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Minnesota Swarm Acquires Keith Cromwell and Dan Marohl from Philadelphia Wings In Three-Team Trade

March 5, 2008 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Minnesota Swarm News Release


SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Minnesota Swarm General Manager Marty O'Neill today announced the National Lacrosse League (NLL) team has acquired forwards Keith Cromwell and Dan Marohl in a trade involving the Edmonton Rush and the Philadelphia Wings.

The Swarm acquired forward A.J. Shannon and Edmonton's second round selection in the 2009 NLL Entry Draft in exchange for forward Mike Hominuck and a first round selection in the 2008 NLL Entry Draft. Minnesota then traded Shannon to Philadelphia along with a fourth round pick in the 2008 NLL Entry Draft for Cromwell and Marohl. The Swarm also released rookie defenseman Chris Courtney today.

Cromwell, 28 (9/7/79), recorded three assists and six loose balls in two games with the Wings this season. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound native of Manhasset, New York has collected 275 points (94-181=275) and 250 loose balls in 89 career NLL contests. The left-hander was originally acquired by Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2001 from Buffalo in exchange for the Wings' first round pick in the 2002 NLL Entry Draft. Cromwell graduated from Rutgers University and holds the all-time record for career points and goals at the school. He will wear jersey #7 with the Swarm

Marohl, 29 (3/30/78), notched eight points (1-7=8) and 10 loose balls in two games with Philadelphia this season. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound native of Annapolis, Maryland has recorded 347 points (107-240) and 348 loose balls in 89 career NLL matches. The right-hander ranked second in scoring on the Wings last season with 64 points (20-44=64) and picked up 71 loose balls in 16 games. Marohl graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He will wear jersey #11 with the Swarm.

"Recent injuries have made us question the depth our team had for a serious playoff run this season," said O'Neill. "With Cromwell and Marohl we gain two players with solid NLL experience and players I trust because of our past history. Both guys are gifted offensive talents with size and speed, something you can never have enough of."

"The last two seasons we have entered the playoffs short an offensive starter or two because of injuries," added O'Neill. "This trade will provide our injured players the opportunity to fully recover and allows our team to focus on what is in front of us in the second half of the season."

Great lower level seats can be purchased for each upcoming Swarm home game. Tickets range from $12 - $52 and can be purchased in advance or at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office. Family packs and student discounts are also available. Contact Ticketmaster at 651-989-5151 or www.ticketmaster.com to get the best seats available. For more information on Swarm season tickets call 888-MNSWARM or info@mnswarm.com .

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