BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne is staying in Buffalo for a bit longer.
On Wednesday the team announced it signed Byrne to a five-year contract extension. The extension will begin next season and run through the 2028-29 season.
The Bandits selected Byrne with the first overall pick in the 2017 NLL Entry Draft. He is currently in his sixth season with the Bandits and has played in 77 regular season games, registering 392 points (165 goals and 227 assists) and 324 loose-ball recoveries.
Byrne's 392 points and 227 assists rank fourth in franchise history in the regular season. His 165 goals rank fifth in franchise history in the regular season.
He has played in 14 postseason games and has totaled 81 points (32 goals and 49 assists) and 60 loose-ball recoveries. Byrne's 49 assists rank third in franchise history in playoff games. His 32 goals and 81 points rank fourth in franchise history in playoff games.
This season, Byrne leads the team in goals with 17 and is tied for the team lead in points with 40.
Byrne helped lead the Bandits to the 2023 NLL Championship and won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2022 World Games, and a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship.
