“Expect more from yourself each year” – Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf eager to emulate AHL performance


“Expect more from yourself each year” – Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf eager to emulate AHL performance

Dustin Wolf

American ice hockey goalie Dustin Wolf isn’t sure of the way to his second season of professional hockey. However, the Calgary Flames goalie prospect is aware of the high expectations set after an impressive rookie campaign. 

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Wolf was 33-9-5 with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage in 47 games for the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2021-22. The California native was also named to the AHL All-Rookie Team, the AHL First All-Star Team, and won the Baz Bastien Memorial Award as the league’s top goaltender.

“You obviously expect more from yourself each and every year,” Wolf said, as quoted by NHL.com. “I think throughout the season, there were moments that I probably wasn’t too happy with. There’s always room for improvement. I think coming into this year, it’s an even bigger opportunity for me. Last year was all about proving myself at the next level and trying to get my feet wet with pro hockey.”

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“Am the hardest person on myself”

Dustin Wolf
Dustin Wolf

The No. 214 pick in the 2019 NHL Draft Wolf was the fourth-last player selected. Notably, the 21-year-old had won back-to-back Del Wilson Trophies in 2019-20 and 2020-21 as the Western Hockey League (WHL) goaltender of the year with the Everett Silvertips. He also clinched the gold with the United States of America at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton, Canada.

“I think there’s always the expectation to come back better each and every year,” Wolf said “I’m the hardest person on myself when it comes to performing. I think the more you look at it now, the more knowledge and experience do you wonders.

“This year is a pretty big year for myself. Hopefully set the bar high and give me a good opportunity.”

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