What Happened
Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley said he turned off his phone for two days after a post-game monologue about his conscious and unconscious brain went viral. Cooley, speaking two days after the game, said the response was the biggest to anything he has said publicly. He added that the notifications left him mentally drained and that he wanted a break from social media.
Key Details
- Cooley is a goaltender for the Calgary Flames.
- The monologue followed a 34-save win over the defending champions.
- Cooley said he misspoke, meaning subconscious rather than unconscious brain.
- He plans to keep his phone off for two days due to notifications.
- Cooley has previously discussed practicing math for fun and his pet rabbit, Tito.
What It Means
Cooley's viral moment highlights how quickly a player's off-ice comments can spread online. His decision to step away from social media reflects the mental toll of sudden attention, even for a goaltender known for colourful remarks.