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Sebastian Cossa (born November 21, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 15th overall by the Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Sebastian Cossa
Cossa with the Edmonton Oil Kings in 2022
Born	(2002-11-21) November 21, 2002 (age 19) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Detroit Red Wings Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
NHL Draft	15th overall, 2021 Detroit Red Wings
Playing career	2022–present

Playing career

Cossa was drafted in the 2017 WHL bantam draft in the second round, thirty-sixth overall, by the Edmonton Oil Kings. As a rookie during the 2019–20 season, he posted a 21–6–3 record, with a .921 save percentage in 33 starts to finish tied for third-best in the WHL before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2019, he posted a 6–1–1–0 record, with a 1.98 goals against average (GAA), and stopped 222 of 238 shots for a 933 save percentage, and was named the WHL Goaltender of the Month.[1]

During the 2020–21 season, he posted a 17–1–1 record. He led the WHL in goals against average (1.57), save percentage (.941) and shutouts (4). By winning his first 12 starts of the year, he set a franchise record for consecutive wins in a single season by a goaltender.[2] In April 2021, he posted a 6–0–0–1 record, with a 1.61 GAA, .936 save percentage and two shutouts, and was named WHL Goaltender of the Month.[3] He was a finalist for the WHL Goaltender of the Year award, and led the Oil Kings to the best record in the league.[4]

On July 23, 2021, Cossa was drafted 15th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[5] On August 14, the Red Wings signed Cossa to a three-year, entry-level contract.[6] Cossa was named the WHL Goaltender of the Month for the month of October 2021. He posted a 6–2–1–1 record in 10 games, with a 1.58 GAA, a league-best .943 save percentage, and one shutout.[7]

Cossa made his professional debut for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on October 19, 2022. He made 21 saves and earned the win in a 3–2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals. He was reassigned to the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL the next day.[8]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2022 Canada

On December 1, 2021, Cossa was named to the final roster for Canada at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[9] Serving as backup goaltender to Dylan Garand, he won gold with Team Canada.[10]

Personal life

Cossa was born in Hamilton, Ontario to Gianni and Sandra Cossa and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta.[11] Cossa and his family are survivors of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire.[12]

Career statistics

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	T/OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2019–20	Edmonton Oil Kings	WHL		33	21	6	3	1,880	70	4	2.23	.921		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Edmonton Oil Kings	WHL		19	17	1	1	1,144	30	4	1.57	.941		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Edmonton Oil Kings	WHL		46	33	9	3	2,631	100	6	2.28	.913		19	16	3	1,150	37	5	1.93	.919
WHL totals				98	71	16	7	5,655	200	14	2.12	.921		19	16	3	1,150	37	5	1.93	.919

Awards and achievements

Award	Year	Ref
WHL
Ed Chynoweth Cup	2022	[13]

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Simon Edvinsson	Detroit Red Wings first round draft pick 2021	Succeeded by Marco Kasper

На других языках

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- [en] Sebastian Cossa

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[ru] Косса, Себастьян

Себастьян Косса (род. 21 ноября 2002 года) — канадский хоккеист, вратарь. В данный момент является игроком клуба WHL Эдмонтон Ойл Кингз и проспектом клуба НХЛ Детройт Ред Уингз. Был выбран на драфте НХЛ 2021 года в 1-м раунде под общим 15-м номером.

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