Bandits, Swarm, Announce Anthony Cosmo Acquisition

Buffalo Bandits Director of Lacrosse Operations Scott Loffler today announced that the Bandits have acquired All-Pro goaltender Anthony Cosmo from the Minnesota Swarm in exchange for two first-round picks, one in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft and another in the 2014 NLL Entry Draft.

"I am extremely excited to play for such a well-respected organization in the Buffalo Bandits," said Cosmo. "I am humbled by the opportunity to play for a coach like Darris Kilgour and what are clearly the most passionate fans in the NLL."

Cosmo (10/6/1977, 6'2", 205 lbs.) is a five-time NLL All-Star who led the league with a 9.66 goals against average last season, which helped him earn Second Team All-Pro honors. The Mississauga, ON native was named the NLL's Goaltender of the Year in 2007 while playing for the San Jose Stealth. He has a 10.32 GAA, .781 save percentage and a record of 59-50 over 159 career games played.

The 11-year veteran played three seasons with the Boston Blazers after four-year stints in both San Jose and Toronto. He was selected by the Swarm in the first round (3rd overall) of the Blazers dispersal draft that was held this past September.

Follow the jump for the Minnesota press release.

The Minnesota Swarm today announced that the team has traded G Anthony Cosmo to the Buffalo Bandits in exchange for Buffalo's first-round draft picks in the 2013 and 2014 NLL Entry Drafts.

"Our two rookie goalies, Tyler Carlson and Evan Kirk have done a great job this season and that allowed us to make this trade," Swarm Owner and President John Arlotta said. "They have earned the opportunity to carry the load throughout the remainder of the 2012 season."

Arlotta added, "It's also time for Anthony to get back on the floor. He's a star player in this league, and I know that he is anxious to get going again. We wish him all the best."

The Swarm acquired Cosmo with the third overall selection in the first round of the Boston Blazers Dispersal Draft this past offseason.

The Minnesota Swarm also announced today that the team has added rookie T David Earl to the team's 23-man roster and has released G Nick Patterson.

Minnesota selected Earl in the third round (27th overall) of the 2011 Entry Draft. The Simsbury, Conn. native served as the captain for the University of Notre Dame in 2011 and was tied for first on the team with 25 points (10g, 25a) and ranked third with 30 ground balls. Earl earned All-America honors with the Fighting Irish in 2010 and 2011 and was selected as the 2011 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year.

Minnesota's trade with Buffalo is currently pending league approval.