Devin Cooley is the latest example of the different and unique approaches NHL players take to get ready for games.

Cooley was outstanding for the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, in what was his first NHL start since the 2023-24 season. The 28-year-old allowed just two goals on 31 shots in what was a 3-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

It was a big start for Cooley, who has had plenty of detractors since making the roster out of training camp. While his big performance stood out, another thing many fans noticed was how he was getting ready for Wednesday’s outing.

Prior to puck drop, Sportsnet showed a clip of the rookie goaltender using a VR headset to prepare for the game. In the short clip, it appeared as though he was taking warm-up shots on both his glove and blocker side.

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