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Photos: Buffalo Bandits defeat Colorado Mammoth 13-4 to win the NLL championship
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Photos: Buffalo Bandits defeat Colorado Mammoth 13-4 to win the NLL championship

  • Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
  • Jun 3, 2023
  • Jun 3, 2023 Updated Feb 26, 2026
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The Buffalo Bandits defeated the Colorado Mammoth 13-4 to win the National Lacrosse League championship Saturday at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc (48) makes a save on Colorado Mammoth forward Ryan Lee (16) during the first half.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits head coach John Tavares directs his team during the first half.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Bandits forward Dhane Smith has signed a five-year deal to return.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc saves a shot by Colorado Mammoth forward Zedd Williams last season.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits forward Dhane Smith is interfered with by Colorado Mammoth defenseman Warren Jeffrey (14) last season.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne (22) celebrates a first quarter goal with teammate Kyle Buchanan (91).

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits forward Chase Fraser (95) scores on Colorado Mammoth goaltender Dillon Ward (45) during the first half.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne (22) celebrates a goal with his teammates last season.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc celebrates a 13-4 victory over the Colorado Mammoth.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits forward Dhane Smith celebrates a 13-4 championship victory over the Colorado Mammoth.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits players and coaches celebrate their 13-4 championship victory over the Colorado Mammoth.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc celebrates a 13-4 championship win over the Colorado Mammoth.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits head coach John Tavares celebrates a 13-4 championship victory over the Colorado Mammoth.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Bandits forward Josh Byrne plays in confetti after beating the Mammoth to win the National Lacrosse League title last season.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne celebrates a championship victory.

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Buffalo Bandits Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse

Buffalo Bandits defenseman Adam Bomberry celebrates a the Bandits' championship victory during the final seconds of play.

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