2022-23 Player in Review: Sebastian Cossa
Goaltender Sebastian Cossa appeared in three games with the Griffins during his first season as a pro and accumulated a 1-1-0 record, a 5.57 goals against average and a 0.783 save percentage. He spent the majority of the campaign with the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye and suited up for 46 regular-season games, amassing a 26-16-1 ledger with four shutouts, a 2.56 goals against average and a 0.913 save percentage.
Regular Season Stat Line
3 GP, 1-1-0 record, 5.57 goals against average, 0.783 save percentage, 0 shutouts with GRG
46 GP, 26-16-1 record, 2.56 goals against average, 0.913 save percentage, 4 shutouts with TOL
Postseason Stat Line
7 GP, 5-2 record, 2.32 goals against average, 0.917 save percentage, 0 shutouts with TOL
Contract Status
Signed with Detroit through the 2024-25 season
2022-23 Player Review | Sebastian Cossa
By the Numbers
1 – He played in his first professional game on Oct. 19 with the Griffins against the Milwaukee Admirals, collecting 21 saves in a 3-2 victory.
22 – Made his ECHL debut with the Walleye on Oct. 22 and notched 22 saves in a 5-3 win at the Wheeling Nailers.
3 – Began his pro career with three straight wins and did not give up more than three goals in each of those games.
1 – He represented the Western Conference at the ECHL All-Star Game. He was also named the ECHL Goaltender of the Month in March after going 6-1-1 with a 1.73 goals against average and a 0.944 save percentage. Finally, he won the ECHL Goaltender of the Week award once on March 5 after going 2-0-0 with a 0.982 save percentage.
3 – He ranked among the ECHL netminding leaders in GAA (T11th), wins (T3rd), games played (T3rd), shutouts (T2nd) and saves (3rd).
40 – Accumulated a season-high 40 saves on Nov. 11 at the Fort Wayne Komets (2-1 W) and on March 26 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits (4-5 SOL).
10 – Enjoyed a 10-game win streak with Toledo from Feb. 8-March 18, showing a 0.965 save percentage.
Newsworthy
Red Wings goalie pipeline: Can Ville Husso and Sebastian Cossa be the future? - The Athletic
Red Wings' future goalie Sebastian Cossa on promising path to NHL (detroitnews.com)
Red Wings pleased with Sebastian Cossa’s progress, eager to see him in ECHL playoffs - mlive.com
Tomorrow's Red Wings: Cossa Development Going as Planned (detroithockeynow.com)
Yzerman taking patient approach to development of Red Wings prospects | NHL.com
Niyo: Husso's presence, Cossa's promise a net gain for Red Wings (detroitnews.com)
ECHL Walleye, Red Wings Prospect Cossa Riding Incredible Hot Streak (detroithockeynow.com)
Red Wings Prospect Cossa Finding His Game With ECHL Walleye (detroithockeynow.com)
Detroit Red Wings are No. 4 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings - The Athletic
Grand Rapids Griffins | Waiting in the Wings | Sebastian Cossa (griffinshockey.com)
Red Wings Prospect Cossa a Workhorse for Walleye (detroithockeynow.com)
Sebastian Cossa - Developing Elite Goaltending & Expectations (accesshockeymi.com)
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Red Wings Prospect Cossa Wins AHL Debut With Griffins (detroithockeynow.com)
Red Wings goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa wants to take the next step (nhl.com)
Red Wings counting on Sebastian Cossa to take another step in Grand Rapids - mlive.com
Ranking the top 10 drafted NHL goalie prospects, summer 2023 edition - The Athletic
Photo at top by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins
