2012 Minnesota Swarm Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 3rd in the NLL's Western Division
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Division Final
Coach: Mike Lines (3-3)
Coach: Joe Sullivan (6-4)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 68,764, Avg. 8,596 in 8 home dates
2012 Minnesota Swarm StatisticsTeam Record: 9-7
Finishing 3rd in the NLL's Western Division
Postseason: 1-1
Lost Division Final
Coach: Mike Lines (3-3)
Coach: Joe Sullivan (6-4)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Attendance: 68,764, Avg. 8,596 in 8 home dates
The Minnesota Swarm of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2012 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing third in the NLL's Western Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
Minnesota scored 202 goals and allowed 190. Ryan Benesch netted 33 goals for the Swarm, while Kevin Ross and Callum Crawford tallied twenty-five or more, too. Callum Crawford recorded 58 assists. Tyler Carlson topped the team with 5 wins. Evan Kirk earned a 9.83 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Mike Lines and Joe Sullivan coached the team. The 2012 Minnesota Swarm lost in the Division Final.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Ball | D | October 8, 1987 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Mitch Belisle | D | November 9, 1985 | 5'10" | 195 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Ryan Benesch | F | January 30, 1985 | 5'8" | 180 | Kitchener, ON |
| Nickola Bilic | D | December 9, 1989 | 5'11" | 195 | Burnaby, BC |
| Mike Brascia | D | March 26, 1987 | 6'0" | 205 | Coquitlam, BC |
| Jay Card | A | August 12, 1989 | 5'11" | 190 | |
| Tyler Carlson | G | April 29, 1988 | 6'1" | 215 | Brampton, ON |
| Joe Cinosky | D | December 12, 1985 | 6'3" | 220 | College Park, MD |
| Callum Crawford | F | November 7, 1984 | 6'2" | 190 | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Brendan Doran | D | February 6, 1986 | 5'8" | 180 | Brampton, ON |
| Greg Downing | M | March 24, 1985 | 6'1" | 200 | Auburn, NY |
| David Earl | M,F | August 2, 1987 | 6'1" | 185 | Simsbury, CT |
| Jeff Gilbert | D | May 31, 1983 | 6'4" | 215 | Barrie, ON |
| Josh Gillam | F | June 4, 1988 | 5'11" | 195 | Peterborough, ON |
| Tyler Hass | T | April 20, 1985 | 6'6" | 210 | Victoria, BC |
| Joel Henry | F | April 21, 1988 | 6'1" | 195 | Richmond, BC |
| Matt Kelly | D | October 26, 1986 | 6'0" | 200 | Kenilworth, IL |
| Evan Kirk | G | July 22, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Orangeville, ON |
| Jordan Macintosh | M | September 19, 1989 | 6'2" | 190 | Oakville, ON |
| Richard Morgan | T | July 2, 1979 | 6'8" | 260 | Vancouver, BC |
| Nick Patterson | G | December 8, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Victoria, BC |
| Kevin Ross | A | May 30, 1985 | 6'1" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Jamie Shewchuk | August 5, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | ||
| Patrick Smith | F | October 31, 1988 | 6'1" | 200 | Westminster, MD |
| Andrew Suitor | T | April 26, 1989 | 6'0" | 190 | Orangeville, ON |
| Corbyn Tao | F | April 9, 1988 | 5'10" | 175 | New Westminster, BC |
| Andrew Watt | A | January 9, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | Kitchener, ON |
