Joseph Pierce

Fluid skating high shot defenseman with a two-way power game, who consistently displays the ability to neutralize the opposition, funnel them to sidewalls, taking the pucks from them. Is the most physical of all the dee prospects from Minnesota. He is very poised and calculated with his hits, not taking himself out of the play for the hit. He plays three zones with frequent but measure ferocity, rarely penalized in his follow-through. Good in transition, with quick passes to his outlets, and also will direct the offensive zone set-ups. Has a high velocity slap-pass, and a good one-timer than needs to be more accurate. Looks like a prospect who can make an NHL roster, as possibly a top four candidate as defenseman and maybe even as right winger. Committed to the University of North Dakota.