**Title: Flames Goalie Devin Cooley Prepares for Upcoming Opportunity** Dustin Wolf has been the sole goaltender for the Calgary Flames this season, playing every minute of their games. He is set to start again on Tuesday night at the Saddledome against the Vegas Golden Knights, as confirmed by head coach Ryan Huska on Monday morning. However, the Flames will soon need Devin Cooley to step in and give Wolf a break, likely during Wednesday's game against the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City. Huska praised Cooley's dedication in practice, stating, "I feel like he’s been doing the things he has to do in practice. He’s out earlier with (Flames goaltending coach Jason Labarbera), he’s working later and staying out there and taking all the shots he needs to take." He emphasized the importance of treating practice like a game, noting that Cooley must focus on making the right reads and stopping as many pucks as possible. The Flames are cautious about overworking Wolf early in the season. He played both games in a back-to-back last week against Edmonton and Vancouver, where he struggled against the Canucks. This situation highlights the need for Cooley to be ready to perform. Cooley, 28, acknowledged the pressure of being prepared when called upon. "When the time comes for me to play, it’s going to be on me whether I’m ready or not," he said. He understands that he cannot use travel or practice gaps as excuses. Cooley secured the backup goalie position during training camp, narrowly beating out Ivan Prosvetov. Despite this, both goalies had a challenging pre-season, with Cooley posting a 4.08 goals-against average and an .846 save percentage. While these statistics are not ideal, Cooley is focused on improving when he gets his chance. "It’s about getting work in whenever I possibly can," Cooley explained. He emphasized the importance of early and late practice sessions, even on days off. He and Labarbera worked on goalie skills during a recent day off, ensuring he stays sharp. During games, Cooley remains mentally engaged, saying, "I’m constantly scanning the ice and watching what the other team is doing and trying to predict what options they have or what’s going to happen next." He also keeps active between periods with exercises to maintain focus and energy. In other team news, Huska provided an update on Jonathan Huberdeau, who has been sidelined since a collision with Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen on October 1. Huberdeau was seen skating on his own before Monday's practice, and Huska expressed hope that he could rejoin the team during their upcoming road trip, which begins Wednesday in Salt Lake City and continues to Vegas for a Saturday matchup.
Flames Goalie Devin Cooley Prepares for Upcoming Opportunity

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