07/07/09 - Ryan Ward traded to the Edmonton Rush
Ryan Benesch |
Scott Self |
The Swarm's all-time leading scorer Ryan Ward was traded today along with
Justin Norbraten, Scott Stewart and Richard
Morgan to the Edmonton Rush for Ryan Benesch,
Scott Self and the ninth pick in the 2009 Entry Draft.
In five years, Ward led the Swarm with 114 goals and 196 assists for a total of 310 points. He also has scored the most
short handed goals in team history with five. He scored three goals and six assists in three playoff games for the Swarm.
Norbraten was the Swarm's first round pick in the 2007 Entry Draft and collected five assists in six games in 2008. Stewart
and Morgan were acquired earlier in the day in the LumberJax dispersal draft.
In return, the Swarm get Benesch who was the first overall pick in the 2006 Entry Draft and the 2007 NLL Rookie of the Year for
the Toronto Rock. Self is a two time all-star and considered one of the best defensemen in the league. He has currently played
in 77 straight games. With the acquisition of the ninth pick in this year's Entry Draft, the Swarm now have two first round picks.