The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team has signed defenseman Marcus Minichiello to a one-year contract, pending league approval.

Minichiello (6’2”, 165 lbs., 4/21/1997) appeared in two games with the Bandits during the 2021-22 season and recorded his first career assist on April 2 at Colorado. Minichiello has played in seven career games for Buffalo, totaling 15 loose-ball recoveries.

Before signing with the Bandits as a free agent in November 2019, the defenseman spent the 2018-19 season with the Paris RiverWolves of the Arena Lacrosse League, where he recorded 11 points (6+5) in 11 regular-season games and added four points (2+2) in three playoff contests. The Toronto native played six seasons with the Toronto Beaches of the OJALL, posting 34 points (14+20) in 86 regular-season games.