2022 Buffalo Bandits Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 14-4
Finishing 1st in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 4-2
Lost Championship
Coach: John Tavares (14-4)
Location: Buffalo, New York
2022 Buffalo Bandits StatisticsTeam Record: 14-4
Finishing 1st in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 4-2
Lost Championship
Coach: John Tavares (14-4)
Location: Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2022 season with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses, finishing first in the NLL's Eastern Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 4-2.
The Bandits led the circuit with 247 goals. Buffalo yielded 185 goals. Dhane Smith scored 41 goals for the team, while Chase Fraser, Connor Fields, Tehoka Nanticoke, Chris Cloutier and Josh Byrne each netted twenty-five or more also. Dhane Smith contributed 94 assists. Matt Vinc earned 14 wins for the squad.
John Tavares coached the team. The 2022 Buffalo Bandits lost in the Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Adler | M | July 6, 1994 | 5'10" | 190 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
| Frank Brown | D,T | November 23, 1993 | 6'3" | 190 | Salamanca, NY |
| Kevin Brownell | T | August 16, 1988 | 6'1" | 175 | Millgrove, ON |
| Doug Buchan | G | September 20, 1994 | 6'3" | 225 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Kyle Buchanan | M | October 22, 1987 | 5'8" | 145 | Nepean, ON |
| Josh Byrne | A | April 15, 1995 | 6'3" | 200 | New Westminster, BC Canada |
| Chris Cloutier | A | December 4, 1995 | 5'11" | 215 | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Connor Fields | A | October 10, 1995 | 5'11" | 160 | East Amherst, NY |
| Chase Fraser | F | August 3, 1995 | 6'3" | 200 | Vancouver, BC |
| Justin Guterding | A | February 3, 1995 | 6'0" | 185 | Mineola, NY |
| Nathaniel Kozevnikov | F | March 31, 1998 | 6'1" | 225 | Langley, BC |
| Sam La Roue | F | June 3, 2002 | 6'2" | 210 | South Surrey, BC |
| Ian MacKay | M | May 31, 1994 | 5'10" | 170 | Port Elgin, ON |
| Justin Martin | D | April 4, 1995 | 5'11" | 185 | Oakville, ON |
| Joel Matthews | T | February 28, 1991 | 6'3" | 215 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Brad McCulley | F | January 31, 1997 | 6'1" | 200 | Victoria, BC |
| Marcus Minichiello | D | April 21, 1997 | 6'2" | 165 | Toronto, ON |
| Tehoka Nanticoke | F | January 18, 1998 | 6'1" | 230 | Six Nations, ON |
| Ethan O'Connor | T | March 5, 1992 | 6'0" | 175 | Milton, ON |
| Steve Priolo | D | January 15, 1989 | 6'5" | 236 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Justin Robinson | D | October 20, 1997 | 6'1" | 185 | Pickering, ON |
| Devlin Shanahan | G | February 10, 1999 | 6'0" | 177 | Mississauga, ON |
| Dhane Smith | T | September 21, 1992 | 6'3" | 195 | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Matt Spanger | D | November 27, 1992 | 6'4" | 200 | Toronto, ON |
| Jordan Stouros | T | September 27, 1996 | 5'1" | 200 | Ottawa, ON |
| Dalton Sulver | F | March 8, 1998 | 6'1" | 213 | Kingwood, TX |
| Bryce Sweeting | D | July 7, 1994 | 6'2" | 190 | Peterborough, ON |
| Matt Vinc | G | June 9, 1982 | 6'2" | 220 | Hamilton, ON |
| Nick Weiss | T | August 16, 1992 | 6'2" | 195 | Port Hope, ON |
