The Buffalo Bandits are a lacrosse team based in Buffalo, New York playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The 2013 season was their 22nd season in the NLL.
The Bandits started the season with a fairly strong 5–3 record, with wins over their division rivals the Toronto Rock and Philadelphia Wings and two wins over the defending champion Rochester Knighthawks. But for the second straight season, the Bandits lost six straight games to put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. They finished the season with a 6–10 record, and out of the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
After the season, long-time coach Darris Kilgour was fired by the Bandits. Despite the low season, the Bandits drafted Dhane Smith with the fifth overall pick in the NLL draft.
As of 2026, this is the Bandits' lowest win total in franchise history since the league expanded to at least 16 games.
Standings
Game log Reference:
Roster
Player stats Reference:
Runners (Top 10) Player GP G A Pts LB PIM Shawn Williams 16 19 46 65 42 6 Aaron Wilson 16 23 23 46 53 4 Dhane Smith 15 24 20 44 42 4 John Tavares 12 14 25 39 38 6 Mark Steenhuis 16 13 26 39 71 29 Mike Hominuck 12 14 7 21 48 6 Luke Wiles 12 10 11 21 30 10 Chad Culp 11 7 14 21 54 11 David Brock 15 6 7 13 55 46 Jay Thorimbert 16 2 10 12 180 4 Totals 171 251 422 1,069 328
Goaltenders Player GP MIN W L GA Sv% GAA Anthony Cosmo 16 628:21 4 4 140 .751 13.37 Kurtis Wagar 15 333:51 2 6 68 .713 12.22 Scott Komer 1 0:00 0 0 0 N/A N/A Totals 962:12 6 10 208 .740 12.97
Transactions
Trades July 27, 2012 To Buffalo BanditsShawn WilliamsBrendan Doran5th, 14th, and 18th overall selections, 2012 entry draft To Minnesota Swarm3rd overall selection, 2012 entry draft August 4, 2012 To Buffalo BanditsGlen BryanJamie Rooney To Toronto Rock14th overall selection, 2012 Entry DraftFourth round selection, 2014 Entry Draft August 13, 2012 To Buffalo BanditsDavid BrockMike Hominuck To Philadelphia WingsKevin BuchananThird round selection, 2013 Entry Draft November 14, 2012 To Buffalo BanditsAaron Wilson2nd round pick in 2013 Entry Draft To Edmonton RushJeremy Thompson December 5, 2012 To Buffalo BanditsDerek Hopcroft To Colorado MammothConditional 5th round pick, 2014 entry draft
Entry Draft The 2012 NLL Entry Draft took place on October 1, 2012. The Bandits made the following selections: RoundOverallPlayerCollege/Club 15 Dhane Smith Kitchener, Ontario213 Hayden Smith Orangeville, Ontario216 Jordan Critch Orangeville, Ontario218 Carter Bender University of Hartford322 Kevin Brownell Robert Morris University431 Joel Matthews University of Detroit Mercy550 Wenster Green Six Nations, Ontario
See also 2013 NLL season
References
External links 2013 Buffalo Bandits at nllstats.com