The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team has acquired transition player Kiel Matisz and a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NLL Entry Draft from the Vancouver Warriors in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NLL Entry Draft. The trade is pending league approval.

Matisz (6’5″, 225 lbs., 6/8/1989) has appeared in 192 career NLL games with the Minnesota Swarm, Georgia Swarm, Philadelphia Wings, New York Riptide and Ottawa Black Bears. The Stoney Creek, Ontario native has recorded 630 points (202+428) and 882 loose-ball recoveries. This season, he ranks second on Ottawa in assists. Matisz was selected by Minnesota in the first round (3rd overall) of the 2012 NLL Entry Draft.