2016 Buffalo Bandits Roster
Team Record: 13-5
Finishing 1st in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 2-2
Lost Championship
Coach: Troy Cordingley (13-5)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 142,505, Avg. 15,834 in 9 home dates
The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2016 season with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NLL's Eastern Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 2-2.
Buffalo led the league with 251 goals. The team surrendered 214 goals. Dhane Smith scored 72 goals for the Bandits, while Ryan Benesch and Mark Steenhuis netted twenty-five or more, too. Dhane Smith contributed 65 assists. Anthony Cosmo earned 8 wins in front of the net for the squad, and Davide Diruscio added 5 or more victories also. Anthony Cosmo recorded a 11.73 goals against average, leading keepers with significant playing time.
Troy Cordingley coached the team. The 2016 Buffalo Bandits lost in the Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Batson | D | April 2, 1985 | 6'0" | 200 | Brantford, ON |
| Ryan Benesch | F | January 30, 1985 | 5'8" | 180 | Kitchener, ON |
| Matthew Bennett | T | January 25, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Brampton, ON |
| David Brock | A | August 13, 1986 | 6'4" | 215 | London, ON |
| Kevin Brownell | T | August 16, 1988 | 6'1" | 175 | Millgrove, ON |
| Anthony Cosmo | G | October 6, 1977 | 6'2" | 205 | Mississauga, ON |
| Chad Culp | F | February 5, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | Fergus, ON |
| Mitch De Snoo | D | October 22, 1992 | 6'1" | 200 | Oshawa, ON |
| Davide Diruscio | G | May 5, 1992 | 6'5" | 300 | Oakville, ON |
| Craig England | D | March 2, 1990 | 6'2" | 195 | Fergus, ON |
| Tyler Ferreira | F | June 25, 1993 | 6'2" | 171 | Brampton, ON |
| Alex Hill | F | August 9, 1990 | 6'0" | 150 | Six Nations, ON |
| Mitch Jones | F | December 12, 1991 | 5'10" | 180 | Vancouver, BC |
| Anthony Malcom | F | October 22, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | New Westminster, BC |
| Steve Priolo | D | January 15, 1989 | 6'5" | 236 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Billy-Dee Smith | M | June 30, 1982 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Dhane Smith | T | September 21, 1992 | 6'3" | 195 | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Mark Steenhuis | M | December 3, 1980 | 5'11" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Jerome Thompson | F | June 4, 1988 | 6'0" | 210 | Nedrow, NY |
| Jay Thorimbert | T | July 6, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Whitby, ON |
| Daryl Veltman | A | September 25, 1985 | 6'0" | 195 | Brampton, ON |
| Andrew Watt | A | January 9, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | Kitchener, ON |
| Nick Weiss | T | August 16, 1992 | 6'2" | 195 | Port Hope, ON |
| Mitch Wilde | F | June 21, 1991 | 6'3" | 200 | Brooklin, ON |
| Adam Will | D | July 3, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | Langley, BC |
