Bandits forward Tavares announces retirement

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Bandits forward John Tavares announced his retirement from the NLL after a 24 year career on Wednesday. In a release from the team, he said he will transition into a new role as an assistant coach for the 2016 season.
“I’ve been fortunate to play my entire career in Buffalo in front of the best fans in the league, so it makes this day bittersweet,” Tavares said. “Playing for the Bandits has been such a big part of my life, but all good