Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc announces retirement from NLL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Matt Vinc, the goaltender for the Buffalo Bandits, has retired from professional lacrosse after an illustrious 20-year career. The 43-year-old leaves with multiple accolades, including NLL records for career victories (182) and saves (11,823). Vinc helped lead the Bandits to a three-peat of championships, capping a career that included time with the Rochester Knighthawks. In his retirement announcement, Vinc expressed gratitude for his experiences and the support from coaches, teammates, and fans. He affirmed his intention to support future players in the sport.
- •Matt Vinc retires from the NLL after a 20-year career.
- •He holds records for career victories and saves in the league.
- •Vinc won three consecutive championships with Rochester and later with Buffalo.
- •He expressed gratitude to teammates and fans in his retirement announcement.
- •Vinc plans to support the next generation of lacrosse players.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc retires from National Lacrosse League
"BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Goaltender Matt Vinc has announced his retirement from playing professional lacrosse after establishing himself as an all-time great over two decades in the sport capped by a three-peat championship run with the Buffalo Bandits. Vinc, 43, a native of St. Catherines, Ontario who was a defenseman at Canisius College, set NLL […]
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