NHL Goalie's Pet Bunny Steals the Spotlight Ahead of Game

Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley brought an unusual guest to the arena on Saturday night: his seven-year-old pet rabbit, Tito. The appearance occurred ahead of the Flames' matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, with Tito sporting a custom Flames shirt as he was carried into the locker room by Cooley.

Tito, who has a significant social media following managed by Cooley and his partner Natalie Weyers, is becoming a notable figure in Calgary. The Flames organization even created a video montage for Tito in honor of National Bunny Day in September.

Cooley and several of his teammates partnered with the Calgary Humane Society for the event, aiming to promote animal adoption. Other Flames players also brought dogs from the local shelter to the arena in hopes of finding them homes.

This season has presented challenges for Cooley on the ice. Entering Saturday's game, he had yet to secure a win and was posting a 5.01 goals-against average with an .818 save percentage. These statistics mark a decline from the previous year, when he achieved a .909 save percentage over 31 games.

Despite Cooley's on-ice struggles, his pet rabbit has already captured the attention and hearts of many.