The team was coached by Steve Thonn and played their home games at Quicken Loans Arena.
[1] All times are EDT Fullbacks Wide receivers Defensive linemen Defensive backs Kickers Other league exempt Refused to report League suspension Recallable Reassignment Rookies in italics Roster updated March 5, 2013 22 Active, 5 Inactive → More rosters at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
Quarterback John Dutton threw a pick on what would prove to be Cleveland's final drive, as their defense was unable to keep Arizona from running out the clock to end the game.
After taking the ensuing kickoff for a touchback, Brent Holmes caught a pass as time expired, but did not get far with the ball, failing to even cross midfield before being tackled, ending the game.
Brent Holmes, Chris Johnson, and Ben Nelson each had over 100 yards receiving in the losing effort.
Following the kickoff to the Shock, time had expired, however Spokane was given one more shot from scrimmage as the result of a penalty on the Gladiators for unsportsmanlike conduct after their go-ahead score.
Spokane quarterback Kyle Rowley threw a pass that fell short of his intended target, giving the victory to Cleveland.
In the 4th quarter, when the Gladiators took a 49–43 lead on a 4-yard touchdown reception by Victor Williams, they never trailed for the rest of the night.
Ben Nelson had 3 receiving touchdowns, but it was Johnson who caught for the most yards, with 166. at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio