News | 2/16/2009 12:48:40 PM | Bandits.com

The National Lacrosse League today announced that three Buffalo Bandits were voted in as starters for the 2009 All-Star Game on March 7 in Denver, CO. A combined vote of league general managers, media and fans determined the starting line-ups.

Mark Steenhuis was named to his sixth-straight All-Star game as he enters the week as the league leader in assists (31) and points (54) along with 23 goals. Steenhuis set the NLL record for points in a single game with 17 (4+13) against Toronto on Saturday.

Chris White was selected to his second-straight All-Star game. White is a member of the NLL's top defensive unit. The Bandits are currently allowing only nine goals per game. White has two assists and 17 penalty minutes on the season.

The third and final Bandit selected to be an All-Star starter is goaltender Ken Montour. This is the first All-Star selection for the NLL’s leader in GAA (7.50) and save percentage (.849). Montour has yet to suffer a loss on the season, he enters week eight with a 4-0 record.

The East and West reserve rosters will be named later in the week with the 2009 All-Star game set to take place at the Pepsi Center in Denver on March 7 at 9 p.m.

Buffalo will be in action again on Friday night in Toronto at 7 p.m. Fans can listen to the game live on WWKB 1520 AM or catch the action on the NLL Network at nll.com by following the link at www.bandits.com.

The Bandits next home game is on February 28 at 7:30 p.m. against the Minnesota Swarm. Individual tickets, starting at $18 pre-sale, are still available for all remaining home games including next Saturday against Minnesota. To purchase tickets or for more information call 1-888-467-2273 or click here.

2009 All-Star Game Starting Lineups

EASTERN DIVISION

Forwards

Dan Dawson - Boston Blazers
4th All-Star selection; currently third in assists (26) and points (41)

Casey Powell - New York Titans
6th All-Star selection; currently leads league in goals (26) and second in points (52)

Mark Steenhuis - Buffalo Bandits
6th All-Star selection; currently leads league in assists (31) and points (54)
 
Transition

Geoff Snider - Philadelphia Wings
3rd All-Star selection; currently second in loose balls (112) and has best percentage of faceoff wins (72.6)

Defenseman

Chris White - Buffalo Bandits
2nd All-Star selection; anchors a Bandits defense that holds opponents to a league-lowest average of 9 goals against per game

Goaltender

Ken Montour - Buffalo Bandits
1st All-Star Selection; leads all goaltenders with a league-best 7.50 goals against average

WESTERN DIVISION

Forwards

Colin Doyle - San Jose Stealth
8th All-Star selection; currently tied for fourth in assists (26) and tied for seventh in points (35)

Josh Sanderson - Calgary Roughnecks
5th All-Star selection; currently tied for sixth in assists (24) and tied for seventh in points (35)

Dan Teat - Edmonton Rush
2nd All-Star selection; currently tied for third in goals (17) and tenth in points (33).

Transition

Brodie Merrill - Portland LumberJax
4th All-Star selection; currently leads league in loose balls (115)

Defensemen

Bruce Murray - Colorado Mammoth
2nd All-Star selection; anchors Mammoth defense that has allowed second fewest goals in Western Division (63)

Goaltender

Matt Disher - Portland LumberJax
1st All-Star selection; leads all goaltenders in saves (299) and third in save percentage (.810)

The reserves for the Eastern and Western teams will be announced later this week.