Dustin Wolf

Dustin Wolf (born April 16, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Calgary Wranglers in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was selected in the seventh round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall, by the Flames.[2]

Dustin Wolf
Wolf in 2023
Born (2001-04-16) April 16, 2001
Gilroy, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Calgary Flames
Calgary Wranglers (AHL)
NHL Draft 214th overall, 2019
Calgary Flames
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

Wolf began his junior career with the Everett Silvertips in the 2017–18 WHL season, serving as the backup goaltender behind the Philadelphia Flyers' then-prospect Carter Hart. Hart earned his second CHL Goaltender of the Year award in 2017–18 but Wolf also played very well, winning 13 of his 20 games with an impressive .928 save percentage.

With Hart graduating from the WHL into the Flyers' professional ranks before the 2018–19 WHL season, Wolf became the Silvertips' starter. He responded in fine form, posting the highest save percentage of any goaltender in the Canadian Hockey League (min. 15 GP) and amassing a 41–15–2 record. Ranked 12th by the league's Central Scouting Bureau among North American goaltenders eligible for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft,[3] Wolf became the 22nd and final goaltender taken when the Calgary Flames selected him in the seventh round, 214th overall.

Wolf posted stellar numbers for Everett in the pandemic-shortened 2019–20 WHL season, winning 34 out of his 46 games and becoming the second Everett goaltender in three years to be named the CHL Goaltender of the Year.[4]

The Flames signed Wolf to a three-year entry-level contract on May 1, 2020.[5] On Oct. 15, 2020, The Athletic named Wolf the fifth-best goaltending prospect affiliated with an NHL team.[6]

Wolf began the 2020–21 season with the Stockton Heat, making his professional debut on February 21, 2021, a 7-1 loss to the Toronto Marlies.[7] Three days later on February 24, 2021, Wolf won his first professional game, making 36 saves in a 4-2 victory against Toronto.[8] With the WHL's U.S. Division beginning play in March, Wolf returned to the Silvertips to open their 2020–21 season.[9] Wolf once again had a remarkable season for Everett, winning a league-high 18 games, as well as being named the WHL Goaltender of the Year for a second consecutive season.[10]

Professional

Wolf had a stellar rookie season with the Heat. Wolf recorded 33 wins, was named to the AHL's All-Rookie team,[11] the AHL's First All-Star team,[12] and won the Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award as the AHL’s most outstanding goaltender.[13] In the 2022 Calder Cup playoffs, Wolf became the third goaltender in AHL history to record three shutouts in a single playoff series,[14] in the Pacific Division Finals against the Colorado Eagles.

Wolf's sophomore 2022–23 season with the Calgary Wranglers was nothing short of remarkable, posting career highs and dominating statistics, resulting in Wolf winning the Les Cunningham Award as the leagues MVP.[15] Wolf led the league by a significant margin in almost every statistical category, including claiming the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award[16] for having the lowest GAA (Goals Against Average), as well as a second consecutive Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the leagues top goaltender, the first time a player had ever won the award back to back.[17] Wolf was selected to play in the seasons All-Star game, where he was named MVP.[18] Wolf was once again named to the First All-Star team along with his teammate Matthew Phillips.[19]

Wolf was recalled by the Calgary Flames on April 12, 2023, where he made his National Hockey League debut alongside rookie Matthew Coronato; resulting in his first career NHL win with a 3–1 victory against the San Jose Sharks.[20]

International play
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 Canada

On Dec. 23, 2019, USA Hockey announced that Wolf had been named to Team USA for the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in the Czech Republic.[21] Wolf played one game in the tournament: a round-robin match against Germany, in which he made 17 saves on 20 shots en route to a 6–3 USA victory.[22]

In advance of the pandemic-delayed 2020–21 hockey seasons for both the NHL and the WHL, Wolf was again named to the Team USA roster for the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[23] On Dec. 26, 2020, Wolf recorded his first career World Junior shutout, making 10 saves during Team USA's 11–0 win over Austria.[24]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2017–18Everett SilvertipsWHL 2013601,1474342.25.928 1009000.001.000
2018–19Everett SilvertipsWHL 61411543,61510271.69.936 10555952012.02.914
2019–20Everett SilvertipsWHL 46341022,7138591.88.935 ————————
2020–21Stockton HeatAHL 3210148803.24.895 ————————
2020–21Everett SilvertipsWHL 2218301,2983941.80.940 ————————
2021–22Stockton HeatAHL 4733942,81011002.35.924 13858093032.23.929
2022–23Calgary WranglersAHL 5542102323911372.09.932 ————————
2022–23Calgary FlamesNHL110060101.00.958 ————————
NHL totals 110060101.00.958 ————————

International
Year Team Event Result GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2020 United States WJC 6th 1 1 0 0 60 3 0 3.00 .850
2021 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2 1 0 0 86 0 1 0.00 1.000
Junior totals 3 2 0 0 146 3 1 1.23 .927

Awards and honors
Award Year
CHL
Del Wilson Trophy 2020, 2021 [25]
Dave Peterson Award 2020 [26]
CHL Goaltender of the Year 2020 [27]
AHL
Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award 2021–22,

2022-23
All-Rookie Team 2021–22 [28]
First All-Star Team 2021–22, 2022–23 [29][30]
Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award 2022-23 [31]
Les Cunningham Award 2022-23 [32]

References
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  2. "Flames select Dustin Wolf at 214th overall". FlamesNation.ca. June 22, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  3. "North American Goalies". NHL.com. NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019.
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  6. Wheeler, Scott. "NHL prospect rankings: Wheeler's top 10 goalies, post-2020 draft edition". The Athletic. Archived from the original on October 15, 2020.
  7. Weiss, Brandon. "StocktonHeat.com | Heat Drop Season Opener Against Toronto". Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  8. Brandon Weiss. "StocktonHeat.com | Wolf, Ruzicka Lead Heat to First Win of the Season". Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  9. "Western Hockey League's U.S. Division to open 2020-21 Regular Season on March 19 – WHL Network". Retrieved April 24, 2022.
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  19. Pollock, Riley (April 13, 2023). "Phillips, Wolf Named as AHL First Team All-Stars". Calgary Wranglers. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  20. "Wolf wins NHL debut, Flames defeat Sharks in season finale". NHL.com. April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  21. Biringer, Jim. "Team USA Names Final Roster For 2020 World Junior Championship". Last Word on Sports.
  22. McArdle, Tommy. "Germany vs. USA: Trevor Zegras, Shane Pinto power Americans to first victory at 2020 World Juniors". Sporting News. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019.
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  26. Scifo, Dan (June 3, 2020). "Everett Silvertips' Dustin Wolf Recognized as Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year". Archived from the original on August 9, 2020.
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  28. "2021-22 AHL All-Rookie Team named". American Hockey League. April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  29. "2021-22 AHL First, Second All-Star Teams unveiled". American Hockey League. April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  30. "2022-23 AHL First, Second All-Star Teams announced". American Hockey League. April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
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  32. Pr, Ahl. "Wolf adds one more award, voted AHL MVP". theahl.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
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