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

Minichiello (6’2”, 165 lbs., 4/21/1997) returns after recovering 12 loose balls in five games with the Bandits as a rookie in 2020. Before signing with the Bandits, he 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.

Prior to beginning his professional career, the Toronto native played six seasons with the Toronto Beaches of the OJALL, posting 34 points (14+20) in 86 regular-season games.