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Get to know new Preds goaltender Devin Cooley

Get to know new Preds goaltender Devin Cooley

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On Tuesday, the Nashville Predators announced the signing of goaltender Devin Cooley to a two-year entry level contract. Cooley spent the previous three season with the University of Denver. Cooley also spent time in the BCHL, NAHL and USHL. As a California-born player, Cooley got his start with the San Jose Jr Sharks AAA teams.

Cooley spoke with Justin Bradford about signing the contract, the college hockey experience, how he got his start, being from California, game day rituals and a great take on RVH vs VH positioning for goaltenders.

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Justin is the author of "The Making of Smashville." An award-winning reporter, in 2013, he received the Silver Medal in the Best Sports Reporter Category for The Tennessean's Toast of Music City reader's poll. In 2014 & 2015, Justin was voted as the Best Sports Reporter in Nashville. In 2014, PenaltyBoxRadio.com received the silver medal as Best Blog in Nashville. In 2015, the website received the award for Best Sports Blog in Music City. In 2016, the site was awarded 2nd place as Best Blog in Nashville. He has been a featured guest on "NHL Tonight" on NHL Network, "Inside Sports Sunday on WSMV-TV, "All Things Considered" on NPR, "Road to the Cup" on WKRN-TV, "Sportsline" on NewsC hannel 5+, "Predators Playoffs Today" on ESPN 102.5 The Game, TSN 1290 Winnipeg, Sportsnet 590 The Fan - Toronto, TSN 1260 Edmonton, WGR Sports Radio 550 - Buffalo, and featured in The Ringer, Saturday Down South and The Tennessean. Credentialed by the Nashville Predators, the NHL (Stanley Cup Final, Draft, All Star Game), WCHA and CHL.

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