Evan Cowley

Evan Cowley has transitioned from collegiate standout to professional ice hockey goaltender, achieving recognition in various international leagues and coaching roles. After earning a spot on the NAHL All-Rookie First Team in the 2012-13 season, Evan Cowley demonstrated his exceptional talent as a goaltender. During his time with the Wichita Falls Wildcats in the NAHL, he made 50 appearances, securing 22 wins with an impressive 2.90 Goals Against Average (GAA) and a .900 Save Percentage (SV%). His standout performance led to his selection by the Florida Panthers in Round 4 (92nd Overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

That same year, Cowley was invited to participate in the inaugural All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo, NY, featuring top American-born NHL prospects, and also attended the U.S. Junior National Goaltenders Camp. Cowley continued his impressive trajectory in collegiate hockey, attending the University of Denver from 2013 to 2017. He was recognized multiple times with NCHC Academic All-Conference honors in 2015 and 2016, highlighting his dual commitment to athletics and academics.

The following year, 2022-23, he received the Continental Cup Best Goaltender award and earned a silver medal in the same competition, showcasing his consistent elite performance on the international stage. Most recently, in the 2023-24 Ligue Magnus season, Cowley led the league with an exceptional 2.02 GAA and a .935 SV%, solidifying his reputation as a top goaltender in European hockey. Beyond his playing career, Evan Cowley has also leveraged his expertise as a Goaltending Coach for promising young talent, working with teams such as Okanagan HA Colorado 16U AAA and Team Grey/Team Royal in USA-S15, contributing to the development of the next generation of hockey professionals.