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Oil Kings Goaltender Cossa Named WHL Goaltender of the Month

May 3, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Edmonton Oil Kings goaltender Sebastian Cossa has been named WHL Goaltender of the Month for April 2021.

Cossa, a top-ranked prospect for the 2021 NHL Draft, secured a record of 7-0-0-1 with a 1.61 goals-against average, .936 save percentage and two shutouts through the month of April as the Edmonton Oil Kings clinched the WHL Central Division title.

The product of Fort McMurray, Alta., recorded a 30-save shutout on April 15 in a 4-0 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He followed up one week later on April 22 by turning in another 30-save shutout in a 3-0 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Cossa ranks among the WHL leaders in all major goaltending categories. His 1.64 GAA is tops, as is his 15 wins. His .937 SV% is good enough for second in the WHL and his three shutouts rank third.

The 6-foot-6, 203-pound puckstopper was chosen by the Oil Kings in the second round (36th overall) of the 2017 WHL Draft. He has collected a career record of 36-7-2-2 with a 2.03 GAA, .927 SV% and seven shutouts.

Cossa and the Oil Kings wrap up the 2020-21 WHL Regular Season this coming week with two contests on the calendar - Tuesday, May 4 versus Lethbridge and Thursday, May 6 at Medicine Hat.

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