Jack Goods

Jack Goods has covered the National Lacrosse League for USA Lacrosse Magazine since 2018 and the Premier Lacrosse League since its inception in 2019. A Buffalo, N.Y., native, Goods previously covered the Buffalo Bandits for The Buffalo News and spent time as a sports editor in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He now works as a communication specialist at his alma mater, Marquette University, in Milwaukee.

Dhane Smith and the Bandits won their second straight NLL title.

Professional NLL

Records Fall as Bandits Repeat as NLL Champions

May 19, 2024

Jack Goods

Buffalo Bandits / National Lacrosse League

Buffalo was 5-6 on March 1. The Bandits' turnaround led to a second straight championship.

The Bandits were 5-6 on March 1, the first time the franchise was under .500 that late into the season since 2018.

Professional NLL

How the Buffalo Bandits Got Their Swagger Back

May 17, 2024

Jack Goods

Mike Hitzel / NLL

The Bandits were scuffling at 5-6. They're a completely different team now.

Albany rookie Alex Simmons has led the FireWolves' resurgence from worst to (possibly) first.

Professional NLL

FireWolves' Youth has Albany Eyeing Worst-to-First Turnaround

May 17, 2024

Jack Goods

Scott Cordaro Photo

Alex Simmons missed his first-ever NLL flight. It was his first (and only) rookie moment.

Albany FireWolves.

Professional NLL

NLL Playoffs: Familiar Face vs. Historic Newcomer in NLL Finals

May 6, 2024

Jack Goods

National Lacrosse League

It's a battle for Upstate New York as the Buffalo Bandits take on the Albany FireWolves in the Finals.