Devin Cooley's Rise with Calgary Flames

0:00For the Calgary Flames, it's March 1st. Here's what's happening. Devin Coolia's had an impressive run with the Calgary Flames organization over the past couple of seasons. He signed with the team on July 1st, 2024 as a free agent and quickly became a standout with their American hockey league affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. There, he posted 17 wins in 25 games with the 2.10 goals against average and a 0.93 save percentage. And earning all-star honors. A concussion in January derailed his A.H.L. season, but Coolia bounced back after medical clearance. He fought for the Flames' back-up spot in preseason after Danvalladar left for Philadelphia, securing it despite a tough final exhibition game. His first national hockey league start came October 15th against Utah, where he made 29 saves in a close loss, showing the sharpness from his early Wranglers form. Coolia has handled a mix of starts and relief appearance as well. Navigating back-to-backs, illness, and schedule gaps behind Starter Dustin Wolf.

1:03Fans and the team have noticed his steady play, with his performance helping stabilize the Flames goal-tending death. Heading into recent games, Coolia has 19 appearances for Calgary, going 7 wins, 6 losses, and 3 ties with the 2.27 goals against average and 0.921 save percentage among the league's top marks. He signed a 2-year extension in late December, keeping him through the end of the 2027-28 season. Coolia stays focused on consistency and learning from setbacks, saying he feels confident since his debut and prioritizes giving the team a chance to. Win over personal stats. Winds and losses matter less to him than playing his game in this team's sport, and he's enjoyed battling with his teammates every night. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, solypillo.com.