2008 Minnesota Swarm Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 10-6
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Duane Jacobs (10-6)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 91,247, Avg. 11,406 in 8 home dates
2008 Minnesota Swarm StatisticsTeam Record: 10-6
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Duane Jacobs (10-6)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 91,247, Avg. 11,406 in 8 home dates
The Minnesota Swarm of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2008 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the NLL's Eastern Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Minnesota bagged 199 goals and yielded 196. Ryan Ward scored 33 goals for the Swarm, while Craig Point and Andy Secore netted twenty-five or more also. Andy Secore contributed 48 assists. Nick Patterson earned 10 wins for the team and a team-best 11.93 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Duane Jacobs coached the team. The 2008 Minnesota Swarm lost in the Division Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Achenbach | A | October 11, 1983 | 6'1" | 185 | Burnsville, MN |
| Andrew Biers | F | May 16, 1981 | 6'0" | 195 | Toronto, ON |
| Chris Courtney | D | November 12, 1987 | 5'11" | 210 | |
| Ryan Cousins | D | April 1, 1981 | 6'0" | 200 | Toronto, ON |
| Keith Cromwell | A | September 7, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Hicksville, NY |
| Kevin Croswell | G | October 21, 1985 | 6'4" | 205 | Peterborough, ON |
| Chad Culp | F | February 5, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | Fergus, ON |
| Darren Halls | September 19, 1984 | 6'0" | 220 | Orangeville, ON | |
| Dean Hill | F | October 26, 1984 | 6'3" | 225 | Six Nations, ON |
| Travis Hill | June 30, 1982 | 5'10" | 160 | Lewiston, NY | |
| Mike Hominuck | F | May 4, 1981 | 5'9" | 170 | |
| Nick Inch | December 20, 1984 | 6'1" | 215 | Kitchener, ON | |
| Dan Marohl | M,A | March 30, 1978 | 6'3" | 215 | Baltimore, MD |
| Rory McDade | August 27, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | New Westminster, BC | |
| Mark Miyashita | D | February 17, 1981 | 6'1" | 210 | Vancouver, BC |
| Justin Norbraten | F | March 30, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | Prince George, BC |
| Eric Pacey | D | May 3, 1979 | 6'0" | 199 | Toronto, ON |
| Nick Patterson | G | December 8, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Victoria, BC |
| Craig Point | M | January 19, 1986 | 5'11" | 215 | Ohsweken, ON |
| Sean Pollock | F | July 7, 1982 | 5'10" | 175 | Wallaceburg, ON |
| Kyle Ross | May 12, 1983 | 6'1" | 187 | New Westminster, BC | |
| Ian Rubel | February 28, 1978 | 6'0" | 210 | St. Catharines, ON | |
| Andy Secore | F | April 28, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Hamilton, ON |
| Ryan Sharp | T | January 21, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Peterborough, ON |
| Jon Sullivan | D | June 30, 1982 | 6'1" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Noah Talbot | D | December 24, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Victoria, BC |
| Ryan Ward | A | September 26, 1980 | 5'9" | 190 | Victoria, BC |
