Dustin Wolf attended Calgary Stampeders game (Credit: Dustin Wolf Instagram)

In Photos: Flames' Dustin Wolf turns up at CFL game to show his support for local side Calgary Stampeders

Modified Jul 22, 2024 16:08 GMT

Dustin Wolf's relatively successful 2023-24 season has made him popular in Calgary. He was drafted 214th overall in Round 7 of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

On Sunday, Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders shared a picture of the goaltender on Instagram and captioned it:

"Giddy up, Wolfie!"

Wolf was sitting on a Calgary Stampeders touchdown horse, wearing a Calgary Stampeders jersey and shorts. He was photographed with a big smile while on the horse.

The BC Lions vs. Stampeders game took place at McMahon Stadium. By Q3, the Lions and the Stampeders were tied at 17. Q4 decided the victory for the Stampeders, who won by a single point. The final score was 24-25.

In the final quarter, Jake Maier's incomplete pass on 3rd & 6 led to a turnover. Dedrick Mills had several short rushes. Maier's short pass to Jalen Philpot resulted in a fumble, which Philpot recovered. Maier connected with Clark Barnes for an 18-yard gain. Maier fumbled a snap, which Barnes recovered.

Stefan Flintoft punted 84 yards for a single point. Vernon Adams Jr. threw an interception to Kameron Williams. Seth Whyte made a 52-yard field goal. Maier completed a short pass to Barnes for a 5-yard touchdown. Later, a safety for Calgary occurred due to a BC holding penalty.

What does Dustin Wolf's recent performance say about his new NHL contract AAV?

Dustin Wolf had an impactful 2023-24 season, splitting his time between the Calgary Flames and the AHL's Calgary Wranglers. His NHL stats showed promise: a 7-7-1 record, 3.16 goals against average and a .893 save percentage in 18 games.

Despite limited NHL experience, Wolf's AHL performance has been outstanding. He earned the league's best goaltender title twice in the past three years and MVP last season.

With Jacob Markstrom traded to the New Jersey Devils, Wolf is set to become a key goaltender for the Flames. The team has three goalies under contract for 2024-25, but Wolf is the only one who doesn’t require waivers. This suggests he will share duties with Dan Vladar.

Wolf’s contract is a key focus. A two-year, one-way deal with a projected AAV between $850,000 and $900,000 seems likely, per Flames Nation's Ryan Pike. This contract would provide stability and a chance for Wolf to prove himself in the NHL.