The Bruisers took a chance with a young team that averaged 25 years of age.
[1] The Bruisers' lost their first game in franchise history, 44–52 in overtime, to the Denver Dynamite.
[2] The Bruisers struggled in their second game, giving up 45 points in the first half before losing 23–60 to the Pittsburgh Gladiators.
[3] Despite getting off to a 2–3 start, the Bruisers had an opportunity to make it to ArenaBowl I with a win in the final week of the season against the Dynamite.
y – clinched regular-season title x – clinched playoff spot Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs Offensive Linemen/Defensive Linemen Kickers Rookies in italics Roster updated February 5, 2013