The Bandettes at the Bandits-Rush game

The game itself was nothing any Bandits fan will ever want to remember as the only bright spot was the play of newly-acquired Alex Kedoh Hill, acquired in a trade with Rochester for asst captain Scott Self. Hill, stashed on Rochester's practice squad all year, came up with a few big plays as well as a hat trick in the 14-7 loss to the Edmonton Rush, playing in Buffalo for their 1st time ever.

Bandettes posing in pregame

I got to the arena a little late myself, just minutes before the Bandettes came out to perform in pregame and there were a few notable absences with Amanda C, Brianna M, and reigning Bandette of The Week Alicia not in action. MaKenzie returned to action after a game off and, to cover ambassador duties, Chelsea and Brianna V, currently in voting for NLL Girl of The Week at http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/03/19/nll-girl-of-the-week-its-brianna-of-buffalo-going-against-skye-of-washington/ , filled in. To help out with dancing, a special guest performed with the current Bandettes in the halftime performance in the form of Bandettes alum Danielle (2005-07,09) who showed she still has the moves.

LB, Cheri, MaKenzie, and Amanda T cheering on a Bandettes goal as Danielle (2005-07,09) looks on

Bandettes posing at halftime in their "gangsta outfits"

Kirsten and Danielle (2005-07,09) coming off the field after halftime

Stephanie and Kirsten in action

See all the pics at http://buffaloprocheerbuffalobandettes.shutterfly.com/pictures/6352
Next up for the Bandettes, they'll be back in action April 20th as the Bandits play host to the Rochester Knighthawks in their regular season finale.

Bandette of The Week Danielle

Originally from Canada, our latest Bandette of The Week is 4th year vet Danielle. It's rather fitting that Danielle get the honor this week with Mother's Day a part of it. She took last year off from the squad to have her first baby and came back to the squad this year without missing a beat. She even got named co-captain after coming back. Besides the Bandits, she's also a big hockey and football fan as well and even claims she's a world-class tailgater. That's a pretty hefty claim to make in Buffalo, known as one of the 3 top tailgating cities in the NFL as well as the tailgating spot of the world's greatest tailgater. That being said, Danielle isn't one to make bold claims without backing them up. She graduated from UB with a degree in theater but while jobs in that area aren't that plentiful, she still found a way to put her degree to use as a sales rep for a local company, never having imagined that her acting skills would come in so handy. You can read more about Danielle at http://www.bandits.com/bandette-09-danielle.cfm

Bandettes Profiles: Danielle

This week, Bandits.com put up a video profile of Meghan's co-captain, Danielle, back on the squad after a season off. In it, she talks about being originally from Canada, her history with dance, and the fact that she was already going to Bandits games before trying out for the squad among other things. You can find the link to her video at http://www.bandits.com/newsarchive.cfm?id=764

Bandette of The Week Danielle

Our Bandette of The Week is Canadian-born Danielle. 2007 was her 3rd season on the Bandettes and, unless married life keeps her too busy, it likely won't be her last. She attributes that in large part to the Bandits fans' energy, excitement, and team loyalty. It makes the dancing all the more rewarding. The Bandits fans aren't the only fans in Buffalo she loves. Bills fans are known as great tailgaters and Danielle would love to see talgating made into a recognized sport. Check out her Bandettes bio at http://www.bandits.com/bandette-07_danielle.cfm and her video profile at http://www.bandits.com/multimedia.cfm?id=315&media=video and don't forget to check out her NLL Girl of the Week feature http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2922

NLL GIRL OF THE WEEK - DANIELLE

Danielle, who is in her third year as a Buffalo Bandette, loves to stay busy. If there happens to be a moment of downtime, then she'll try to fill it. She has a full-time job as a sales rep., spends time with her family, practices at least twice a week, and has even been working on a house that she just purchased with her husband. And for Danielle, trying out to become a Bandette was one of the best decisions that she ever made, as it has helped her in one significant way.

http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2922

Bandette Profiles: Danielle

After seeing the Nutcracker at a young age, third year Bandette, Danielle was placed in dance classes by her mom. That early start in the dance industry has left some great and not so great memories with her. One of her great memories was getting pulled up on stage at a Bon Jovi concert to dance with the band.

http://www.bandits.com/newsarchive.cfm?id=495

http://www.bandits.com/multimedia.cfm?id=315&media=video