Tavares-coached Bandits sitting atop National Lacrosse League standings

John Tavares, the head coach of the two-time Mann Cup champion Six Nations Chiefs, is also the bench boss of the National Lacrosse League’s Buffalo Bandits. (Submitted Photo)

By Sam Laskaris Writer A key member of the Six Nations Chiefs’ organization is also enjoying plenty of success in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) this season. John Tavares, the head coach of the two-time defending national Mann Cup champion Chiefs, is also the head coach of the NLL’s Buffalo Bandits. The Bandits are also two-time defending league champs. And early indications are they just might have what it takes to win a third consecutive title this spring. While some squads have reached the midway point of their NLL regular season schedule, the Bandits remain the only undefeated squad in the 14-team league. Buffalo improved its record to a perfect 6-0 on Saturday when it downed the visiting Albany FireWolves 16-10. The Bandits do have two of the top offensive…

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