Day 4: 2021 USA Hockey Select 16 Camp - This contest offered a much more impressive game from Pierson than our previous viewing of him. He regularly employed his strengths of finding great spots to receive the puck in transition while building his speed to a level which he was extremely difficult to defend against. His ability to instantaneously build speed is quite incredible, and his ability to employ impressive puck skill while playing at a very high pace is something that even the best defenders were challenged by.

Cooper Pierson had a contributory performance in this game, playing a role in many of the plays that delivered scoring opportunities for his team. His speed is a key factor in helping his team to transition the puck efficiently, but I did feel on occasion that he could’ve done a bit more to finish certain plays by being harder on the puck or making better contact around the net. Of course, that’s often easier said than done, and for a player of his size, finding ways to get himself out of congestion could be the best solution, rather than forcing himself to battle through it.