2012 Buffalo Bandits Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 7-9
Finishing 4th in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Darris Kilgour (7-9)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 127,345, Avg. 15,918 in 8 home dates
2012 Buffalo Bandits StatisticsTeam Record: 7-9
Finishing 4th in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Darris Kilgour (7-9)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 127,345, Avg. 15,918 in 8 home dates
The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2012 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing fourth in the NLL's Eastern Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Bandits netted 198 goals and surrendered 204. John Tavares scored 41 goals for Buffalo, while Luke Wiles and Mark Steenhuis tallied twenty-five or more as well. John Tavares contributed 39 assists. Mike Thompson topped the team with 4 wins. Anthony Cosmo recorded a 12.41 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Darris Kilgour coached the team. The 2012 Buffalo Bandits lost in the Division Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Buchanan | A,M | May 9, 1986 | 5'11" | 180 | Cockeysville, MD |
| Jeff Cornwall | D | May 28, 1991 | 6'2" | 200 | Coquitlam, BC |
| Anthony Cosmo | G | October 6, 1977 | 6'2" | 205 | Mississauga, ON |
| Chad Culp | F | February 5, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | Fergus, ON |
| Brandon Francis | F | August 4, 1983 | 6'2" | 245 | |
| Darryl Gibson | D | July 28, 1976 | 6'1" | 200 | Toronto, ON |
| Mat Giles | F | September 3, 1975 | 6'4" | 240 | Toronto, ON |
| Angus Goodleaf | G | March 16, 1987 | 6'1" | 281 | Kahnawake, QC |
| Jon Harasym | T | December 13, 1979 | 5'9" | 180 | Edmonton, AB |
| Travis Irving | April 9, 1990 | 6'4" | 205 | Maple Ridge, BC | |
| Tracey Kelusky | A | September 9, 1975 | 5'10" | 170 | Peterborough, ON |
| Ian Llord | D | June 9, 1985 | 6'2" | 192 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Mike McNamara | D | July 24, 1979 | 5'7" | 165 | Peterborough, |
| Tom Montour | M | June 7, 1982 | 6'1" | 170 | Ohsweken, ON |
| Steve Priolo | D | January 15, 1989 | 6'5" | 236 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Jim Purves | D | January 11, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | Sarnia, ON |
| Frank Resetarits | A | March 20, 1985 | 6'2" | 210 | Hamburg, NY |
| Scott Self | D | August 4, 1979 | 6'0" | 195 | Peterborough, ON |
| Billy-Dee Smith | M | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Mark Steenhuis | M | December 3, 1980 | 5'11" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Kyle Sweeney | D | April 5, 1981 | 6'2" | 185 | Sea Girt, NJ |
| John Tavares | F | September 8, 1968 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Jeremy Thompson | M | January 3, 1987 | 6'0" | 165 | Syracuse, NY |
| Mike Thompson | G | June 16, 1977 | 5'10" | 240 | Masscal, NY |
| Jay Thorimbert | T | July 6, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Whitby, ON |
| Roger Vyse | A | October 31, 1981 | 5'10" | 185 | Hagersville, ON |
| Chris White | D | April 26, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Peterborough, ON |
| Luke Wiles | F | August 28, 1982 | 5'11" | 200 | Orillia, ON |
