All-Star goaltender Anthony Cosmo, who had a 79.5% save percentage in 16 games for San Jose last year, will join the expansion Boston Blazers in 2009.
COSMO SELECTED FIRST OVERALL BY BOSTON
Boston Blazers acquire All-Star goaltender
12/12/2008
The Boston Blazers selected goaltender Anthony Cosmo with the first selection in a dispersal draft held by the National Lacrosse League earlier today. The three-time All-Star selection is widely considered to be one of the game's top goaltenders. Edmonton selected defenseman Scott Self, a two-time All-Star with the second selection. Toronto selected forward Bill McGlone with the third selection. Complete draft results are listed below.The league's twelve member clubs were selecting players from the Chicago Shamrox franchise, which has suspended operations for the 2009 season. The club suspended operations, cited deterioration in the general economy and depressed market conditions in leading to the decision to suspend operations for the upcoming season.
Complete results of the draft are below:
FIRST ROUND
1. Boston - Anthony Cosmo
2. Edmonton - Scott Self
3. Toronto - Bill McGlone
4. Rochester - Mike Kirk
5. Calgary - Tom Montour
6. Colorado - Brad Self
7. San Jose - Steve McKinlay
8. Philadelphia - Mat Giles
9. New York - Josh Funk
10. Minnesota - Kevin Fines
11. Portland - Kevin Leveille
12. Buffalo - Cody Jacobs
SECOND ROUND
13. Boston - Geoff Griffiths
14. Edmonton - Callum Crawford
15. Toronto - Josh Wasson
16. Rochester - Bobby McBride
17. Colorado - Steven Brooks
18. San Jose - Jake Byrne
19. New York - Peter Striebel
20. Minnesota - Drew Candy
21. Buffalo - Cory Stringer
THIRD ROUND
22. Boston - Carter Livingstone
23. Edmonton - Darryl Gibson
24. Rochester - Craig Robertson
FOURTH ROUND
25. Rochester - Pat Saunders
FIFTH ROUND
26. Rochester - Brock Boyle
Note: Rochester was the final team to 'pass' following their selection of Boyle.
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