Dustin Wolf, a rookie goaltender for the Calgary Flames, has become a remarkable story in the NHL coming from Gilroy, California, known for garlic farming. At 6 feet tall, he defies the trend of taller netminders dominating the league and is one of the few goalies to come from California. Drafted 214th in 2019, Wolf had to wait through seven rounds of the draft, illustrating the odds against him succeeding. Despite challenges, he has quickly made a name for himself, showcasing talent uncommon for players drafted so late and at his height.
That draft was held in Vancouver, Canada. Wolf drove from Everett, Washington, where he was playing junior hockey with the Western Hockey League's Silvertips. And then he waited.
Making those odds even longer: There also aren't many goalies -- or players for that matter -- drafted as late as Wolf who go on to have relevant NHL careers.
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