2011 Minnesota Swarm Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 8-8
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Western Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Mike Lines (8-8)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 66,302, Avg. 8,288 in 8 home dates
2011 Minnesota Swarm StatisticsTeam Record: 8-8
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Western Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Mike Lines (8-8)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 66,302, Avg. 8,288 in 8 home dates
The Minnesota Swarm of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2011 season with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses, finishing second in the NLL's Western Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Swarm recorded 187 goals and allowed 180. Ryan Benesch scored 46 goals for Minnesota, and Callum Crawford contributed twenty-five or more also. Ryan Benesch accounted for 49 assists. Nick Patterson topped the team with 7 wins and a team-best 11.08 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Mike Lines coached the team. The 2011 Minnesota Swarm lost in the Division Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Benesch | F | January 30, 1985 | 5'8" | 180 | Kitchener, ON |
| Shayne Bennett | D | December 31, 1982 | 5'10" | 180 | New Westminster, BC |
| Brock Boyle | T | June 14, 1982 | 5'8" | 175 | Toronto, ON |
| Tim Campeau | F | October 12, 1984 | 5'9" | 185 | Burnaby, BC |
| Joe Cinosky | D | December 12, 1985 | 6'3" | 220 | College Park, MD |
| Ryan Cousins | D | April 1, 1981 | 6'0" | 200 | Toronto, ON |
| Callum Crawford | F | November 7, 1984 | 6'2" | 190 | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Kevin Croswell | G | October 21, 1985 | 6'4" | 205 | Peterborough, ON |
| Mat Giles | F | September 3, 1975 | 6'4" | 240 | Toronto, ON |
| Zack Greer | A | February 12, 1986 | 6'1" | 190 | Whitby, ON |
| Tyler Hass | T | April 20, 1985 | 6'6" | 210 | Victoria, BC |
| Travis Hill | June 30, 1982 | 5'10" | 160 | Lewiston, NY | |
| Nick Inch | December 20, 1984 | 6'1" | 215 | Kitchener, ON | |
| Matt Kelly | D | October 26, 1986 | 6'0" | 200 | Kenilworth, IL |
| John McClure | October 2, 1986 | 5'10" | 190 | Brampton, ON | |
| Richard Morgan | T | July 2, 1979 | 6'8" | 260 | Vancouver, BC |
| Eric Pacey | D | May 3, 1979 | 6'0" | 199 | Toronto, ON |
| Nick Patterson | G | December 8, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Victoria, BC |
| Sean Pollock | F | July 7, 1982 | 5'10" | 175 | Wallaceburg, ON |
| Kevin Ross | A | May 30, 1985 | 6'1" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Ryan Sharp | T | January 21, 1983 | 6'1" | 205 | Peterborough, ON |
| Jamie Shewchuk | August 5, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | ||
| Rory Smith | D | February 1, 1987 | 6'0" | 198 | Mimico, ON |
| Andrew Suitor | T | April 26, 1989 | 6'0" | 190 | Orangeville, ON |
| Jon Sullivan | D | June 30, 1982 | 6'1" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Noah Talbot | D | December 24, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Victoria, BC |
| Andrew Watt | A | January 9, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | Kitchener, ON |
| Aaron Wilson | F | December 20, 1980 | 5'9" | 175 | Kitchener, ON |
