Franz Cooper has worked hard this offseason to reach his peak junior self in time for the start of the SMJHL season. He's put a lot of effort in across the board, working on almost every aspect of his game in some respect. His shot, already great got even better, and he's playmaking ability seems to be at another level. He's put time in with the skating conditioning team, both for acceleration and endurance on the ice. He's put in reps in the weight room, although his physical presence still leaves room for improvement and development. The changes have been reflected at practice, where Cooper hopes to follow up on an impressive, if hidden and sheltered 4th line, rookie season with the Detroit Falcons in the SMJHL and continue development to reach the Buffalo Stampede down the line. Work continues to go into building experience, but he's excited for both the strides he's taken in the game and the marked improvements of his fellow S44 draftees in Detroit.

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