The Toronto Rock have acquired defenceman Mike Grimes and a fourth-round pick (2015) from the Georgia Swarm in exchange for a third-round pick (2015) and a second-round pick (2018).

Grimes missed the entire 2015 season due to work committments, however, he was acquired by the Swarm before the season from the Vancouver Stealth. He played in all 18 regular season games with the Stealh in 2014, scoring five goals and 17 assists for 22 points.

“Mike’s a player that we have respected for his talents and been interested in for a while now,” said Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick in a statement Monday.  “We think the upside outweighs any possible risk in making this deal.  We’re hopeful he will be a part of the Toronto Rock this year.” 

Grimes was selected sixth overall in the 2006 NLL Draft by the Arizona Sting and began his career the following year before moving on to the Edmonton Rush for a season and then the Stealth.

The Rock have five picks in tonight's draft with the first pick coming in the second round, 10th overall.