Bandits Playoff Results

Toronto - (Bandit Press)

Toronto Bandits lost their first game of the playoffs 8-3 to the Green Lanterns. The Bandits play the Roadrunners on Rinx 2 and 6:10 next week. It's do or die for the Bandits.

Bandits Brass Scout New Talent in Brampton

Toronto - (Bandit Press) Toronto Bandits brass began scouting Major Junior players last week. Three Bandit officials were spotted at the Powerade Centre in Brampton last Thursday drinking beer, eating chicken hot dogs, some packed sandwiches, and they were occasionaly even seen paying attention to the play. It is anticipated the Bandits, having finished in last place this season, are trying to decide either to pick Brampton Battalion star Cody Hodgson or newly acquired London Knights Center John Tavares as the overall #1 pick in the upcoming TNHL spring draft. Both players were in action last thursday when the trio of Bandits officials attended the drubbing of the Knights at the hands of the Battalion by a score of 5 to 1. Here are four photos of the evening by photog extraordinaire Peeper Posluns. Click on the image for a larger view.

Cody Hodgson of the Brampton Battalion











John Tavares, London Knights.


Tavares and Hodgson exchanging notes on the nutritional and delictability quotient of the Powerade Chicken Dogs.

Bandits Next game

Bandits take on Bone's Brigade next Tuesday Feb. 24 9:20 on Rinx 1. To be eligible for playoff action, players must have participated in at least seven games.
For the playoff schedule web page, see: http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2008-09/toronto/playoff1594.html
For further playoff information and rules, visit: http://www.truenorthhockey.com/Promotions/PlayoffEligibility/PlayoffMemo09w.pdf

Bandits Lose Despite Absence of Prata

Toronto - (Bandit Press)
Always imaginative and creative, the Bandits managed to lose in a big way again last night 6-0 despite the absence of G. Prata and the presence of "One-Skate" Jake Locicero.

Heading into the playoffs, the Bandits had shown promise in the last two games winning one and tying another against the first place team. Despite the apparent disadvantage going into the playoffs, the Bandits are still confident they can take it all and carry home brand-spanking new 50% polyester 50% Cotton Championship T-shirts once again this year. Asked about their chances, D. Papadatos was adamant that the Bandits were a team "Built for the Playoffs". A phrase that was used to describe the Bandits time and again when they were winning back to back to back championships in the Greater Toronto Women's Hockey League in the early 1990's.

It's time to let those beards grow and to shave your legs as the first round of the playoffs start next week. Bandits take on Bone's Brigade next Tuesday Feb. 24 9:20 on Rinx 1. To be eligible for playoff action, players must have participated in at least seven games.
For the playoff schedule web page, see: http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2008-09/toronto/playoff1594.html
For further playoff information and rules, visit: http://www.truenorthhockey.com/Promotions/PlayoffEligibility/PlayoffMemo09w.pdf

Bandits Tie First Place Roadrunners

Bandits First Win of 2009

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Bandits Take Higher Road Despite Another Loss

Toronto (BANDIT PRESS)

The Bandits lost another game last night to the Bone's Brigade. Having intercepted communication between the Bandits concerning his subject, Todd W. aka 00 changed his number to 15 for the match to deflect attention from himself.

His usual abrasive self, 15(00) scored two points against the Bandits. Not to be outdone, number 15 for the Bandits D. Papadatos also scored 2 points. E. Horvath started his second game in a row in place of J Locicero. A poorly officiated game, only 4 minor penalties were called 3 for the Bones and 1 for the Bandits, despite the usual stick work and general nastiness of the Brigade.

As the old Bandit saying goes, aptly repeated by G. Prata after the game "We could beat these guys if we decided to bend down a bit". Not sure what it means, but it is surely inspirational to the squad in their next game on February 3rd at 9 PM on Rinx 3 against Mojo Mardi.

Bandits Upbeat Following Tough Loss to the Pumpkins

TORONTO (Bandit Press)
Despite the excitement of Obamania on Tuesday, the Bandits lost a tough game to the mighty Smashing Pumpkins. A cleanly fought tilt between the bottom dwelling Bandits and the first place Pumpkin eaters, not one penalty was assessed during the entire game. Of course Richard B. only played the last two frames of the game, which certainly partially explains the anomaly. Barlow, whose examplary mellowness was infectious on his teammates, scored the lone two goals for the Bandits to the S.P.s six. Barlow could have easily made it a hat trick but the move failed him on a breakaway. Dennis Papadatos assisted on both goals to continue to pad his scoring lead on the Bandits roster. He currently sits in fifth place in league in scoring behind Smashing Pumpkins D. Jones (49) who leads all scorers with 27 points to Papadatos' 19 following last night's game.

Next game is a late one as the Bandits take on the nasty lads from Bone's Brigade on Jan. 27th at 11:10 on Rinx 2.

Goalie Pardoned

WASHINGTON - (BANDIT PRESS)

In a surprising event today in the United States capital, outgoing
president George Bush pardoned Toronto Bandits Goaltender/Net Crasher
Eugene Horvath. Horvath was immediately released from prison this
afternoon. The event was eclipsed by the fanfare of the Obama
inauguration party and the release was covered in the media exclusively
by Bandit Press.

Horvath will celebrate his release by playing in nets for the struggling
Bandits tonight at the Rinx as they take on the pugilistic and
league-leading Smashing Pumpkins.

It was reported earlier this week that Horvath was being held in
captivity by H. Construction boss G Prata, but Horvath was actually
being held in the United States penal system for smuggling Goalie
equipment across the border to Mexico.

ICE NOTES: Regular Bandit Goalie John Locicero played a large role in
securing the Horvath pardon. In his usual humble fashion, Locicero is
not attending the welcome back ceremonies at the Rinx tonight.

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Bandit Press Reporter Released from Captivitiy

Toronto (Bandit Press) - Bandit Press reporter Marcel Fortin was released to the OPP by his kidnappers this weekend following a lengthy stay in captivity. Fortin, better known for his work as a correspondent to the Toronto Bandits Hockey Club, and less known for his hockey skills as Bandit defenceman/forward, has been without a voice since his last post in this newspaper on December 3rd, 2008. It is believed that Fortin, and another member of the Bandits who is still being held captive, goalie/forward/screen Eugene Horvath, were probably forced to work on a gang that was building a cottage near Campbellford. It is suspected that H. C. boss G. Prata may be responsible for the kidnapping. Prata, not happy with the current state of the Bandits record in the standings and criticism he has received in Fortin's work as a writer, may be strong arming people to build cottages in the Kawartha area. Fortin was probably released because of his lack of skills in the building trades. Horvath, on the other hand, an accomplished carpenter, is probably still being held to continue working on construction.

Asked about the identity of his captures, Fortin explained that all would be revealed in his tell-all book set to be completed some time this year or next. "My pen will not be silenced" Fortin explained at a news conference in Toronto's west end. "Prata cannot stop me from expressing my thoughts. He has been afraid of my work in the past, he better be prepared for what is about to come" Fortin continued. As for the whereabouts of Horvath, Fortin said he had not heard anything from him during his time in captivity and that he could neither confirm or deny that Horvath was still alive.

Next Bandits game, is against the league leading Smashing Pumpkins on rinx 2, at 8:10 on Tuesday January 20th.

Look for an update on this game, right here at http://tobandits.blogspot.com

Bandits lose to Green Lanterns 8-1

Helbig Hangs up His Skates (at least for this season)

Toronto (Bandit Press) - For Immediate Release

Bandit Press has just learned that Jason Helbig has decided to hang up
his skates, at least for the remainder of the season. With Helbig out of
the picture the Bandits now must focus their attention on signing
another high-profile free-agent. Front runners to replace Helbig's big
skates on the Bandits first line include the lesser-likes of Brendan
Shanahan and Mats Sundin.

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