Story Summary
Devin Cooley arrived at the Scotiabank Saddledome with an unusual pre-game companion: his pet rabbit, Tito. The Calgary Flames goaltender brought Tito, wearing a custom Flames shirt, in support of the Calgary Humane Society before Calgary’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Cooley’s teammates also arrived with dogs from the shelter that were available for adoption. Tito, whose social-media account is run by Cooley, has become a familiar presence for Flames supporters and was the subject of a club video montage for National Bunny Day in September.
Key Facts
- Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley brought his pet rabbit, Tito, to the Scotiabank Saddledome before the Anaheim Ducks game.
- Tito wore a custom Flames shirt as Cooley supported the Calgary Humane Society.
- Flames players arrived with dogs from the Calgary animal shelter that were available for adoption.
- Tito has a popular social-media account run by Cooley.
- The Flames shared a Tito video montage in September to mark National Bunny Day.
IHM Discussion
The initiative gave the Flames a personable way to draw attention to animal adoption while keeping the focus on the Calgary Humane Society and the dogs seeking homes. Cooley and Tito supplied the visual centrepiece, while the wider team arrival gave the shelter’s adoptable animals a prominent pre-game platform.
For Cooley, Tito’s appearance also reflects an established connection rather than a one-off novelty. The rabbit has already featured in club content, giving supporters a recognisable off-ice link to the goaltender.
Why It Matters
NHL game days provide a large public stage, and the Flames used that attention to spotlight dogs available for adoption through a local shelter. The event connected a light-hearted pre-game arrival with a clear community purpose.
Mini Q&A
Why did Devin Cooley bring Tito to the arena?
Cooley brought his pet rabbit to support the Calgary Humane Society before the Flames faced the Anaheim Ducks.
What role did Cooley’s teammates play?
They arrived with dogs from the Calgary animal shelter that were available for adoption.
Coach Mark Comment
Community moments work best when they are simple and visible. Bringing adoptable dogs into the players’ arrival created an immediate focal point, while Cooley and Tito gave the initiative a familiar face for Flames supporters.