The Aberdeen Wings, proud members of the North American Hockey League are pleased to announce the signing of Defenseman Cooper Anderson to a Tender. Cooper is a 6’3 185lb left handed defenseman from Des Moines, IA. Cooper attends Elk River High School in Minnesota. During the 2022-23 season Cooper had 6 goals and 15 assists in 27 games played for Elk River. This fall he is playing with MPLS Magazine in the UMHSEHL and has 2 goals and 8 assists in 20 games played.
“Very excited to sign Cooper Anderson for next season. Cooper is a smooth skating versatile Defenseman that brings a bit of everything to the table. Cooper had the chance to take in our home games against Minot with his family this past weekend. Cooper is a draft pick of the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL. Cooper caught my eye while watching the Minnesota Elite league this fall and really admired how he can play in all situations. He is poised to make a deep run into the State Tournament with his Elk River HS team. Excited to see him grow this year and have a big summer leading into next fall.” – Wings Assistant Coach Eric Hirschhaut
“I’m thankful for the opportunity and honored to join the Aberdeen Wings Family.”- Cooper Anderson