The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team has signed forward Josh Byrne to a three-year deal, pending league approval.

Byrne (6’3”, 207 lbs., 4/15/1994) finished the 2019-20 season with 55 points (29+26) in 11 games.

Byrne led Buffalo in both goals (29) and points (55), marking the first time in his career that he has led the team in scoring. Despite the shortened season, Byrne’s 29 goals set a new career high and tied for fourth in the league.

The New Westminster, British Columbia native has totaled 160 points (68+92) in 38 career games, all of which he has played for the Bandits.

He earned All-Rookie honors and was a finalist for NLL Rookie of the Year at the conclusion of the 2017-18 season after leading all first-year players and setting a new rookie franchise record in points (63) and assists (37).