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Bandits Announce Final 23-Man Roster

December 20, 2012 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Buffalo Bandits News Release


BUFFALO, NY (December 20, 2012) --- Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team's 23-man roster for the 2013 National Lacrosse League season.

The Bandits return 12 players from their 2012 squad, including top-scoring veterans John Tavares, Luke Wiles and Mark Steenhuis. Of the 11 new faces, three were selected by the Bandits in the 2012 NLL Entry Draft: forward Carter Bender and transition players Dhane Smith and Hayden Smith.

Forwards (9): Carter Bender, Nick Cotter, Chad Culp, Mike Hominuck, Tracey Kelusky, John Tavares, Luke Wiles, Shawn Williams and Aaron Wilson.

Transition (6): David Brock, Jon Harasym, Dhane Smith, Hayden Smith, Mark Steenhuis and Jay Thorimbert.

Defensemen (6): Glen Bryan, Michael McNamara, Steve Priolo, Scott Self, Billy Dee Smith and Derek Suddons.

Goalies (2): Anthony Cosmo and Kurtis Wagar.

Practice Squad: Kevin Brownell (T), Craig England (T) and Derek Hopcroft (F).

Injured Reserve (IR): Jordan Critch (T), Mat Giles (F) and Jamie Rooney (F).

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP): Jimmy Purves (T).

The Bandits will open their home schedule against the Minnesota Swarm on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

Tickets for the 2013 season are now on sale. To purchase tickets, call 1-888-467-2273 or visit the First Niagara Center box office or www.bandits.com for more information.


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