Cole Pearce Rookie Experience

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All the way from Greece, beating most of the odds of becoming a professional athlete in any sport from his country, and it being in hockey just made it harder for Cole along the way. But being a hot prospect pays off. Going through a decent season in the VHLM but not overperforming Cole went into the upcoming draft process unsure of where he would go.

 

After interviewing with different VHL teams before the lottery, he got a feeling that he would likely go in the top 6, maybe even first overall again depending on how the lottery would go. Once the lottery rolled around the teams that wanted him the most didn’t get the top pick but were still there to pick him. Drafted 3rd overall in the S82 VHL Entry Draft to the London United, Cole Pearce found a home that he had wanted. Now on the plane again, migrating to yet another country for his dream, except this time instead of chasing it, he’s achieved and living it.

 

London being very eager to start Cole in net has already called him up into the VHL, which makes him one of the very few players that will have not played in the VHLE, after being drafted to London rumors quickly spread that London would likely call him up immediately which hurt Cole’s draft stock in the E draft in pieces as he went undrafted. As a rookie goaltender on a semi-rebuilding team Cole Pearce will have a season or two to find his own in the crease before the London United become completely competitive. Already feeling the love from London fans that sent him gifts and other items, or letters welcoming him. Cole hopes to sometime in his stay with London to visit the queen some day, who he has heard is a big supporter of the United. Fans and the London organization hope for a stunning rookie performance and possibly candidacy for ROTY, but it seems unlikely in the age of the VHL which favors the players. But there may be plenty of awards ahead for Cole Pearce since he’ll have a 9 season career in the VHL.

 

The mindset of Cole and what he wants to do with his career is unknown, he just wants to focus on the present and enjoy the moment he has worked so hard for. We’ll also get to see for the first time Cole Pearce face up against his older brother Nico Pearce who’s apart of the Moscow Menace.

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On 1/26/2022 at 4:01 PM, N0HBDY said:

As a rookie goaltender on a semi-rebuilding team Cole Pearce will have a season or two to find his own in the crease before the London United become completely competitive.

Well, this part aged well.