Dustin Wolf gets shoutout from Shania Twain after Calgary Stampede appearance

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf is earning more than just praise on the ice, he’s now getting attention from country music royalty. After a fan posted a photo of Wolf at the Calgary Stampede wearing a shirt with the iconic phrase “Let’s Go Girls,” global superstar Shania Twain took notice.

Her playful reaction on social media has gone viral, adding to Wolf’s rising popularity in Calgary and beyond.

Shania Twain calls Calgary Flames’ Dustin Wolf “the cutest”

Country-pop legend Shania Twain gave Dustin Wolf a heartwarming shoutout on social media after spotting a photo of the goalie enjoying the Calgary Stampede. In the photo, Wolf was seen wearing a “Let’s Go Girls” T-shirt, a nod to Twain’s hit single “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”, while attending the chuckwagon races.Twain, who served as this year’s Calgary Stampede parade marshal, replied to the post with: “He’s the cutest!”, adding a heart-eyes emoji. The post quickly gained traction online, with fans chiming in to praise both Wolf’s fashion choice and his on-ice performance.One fan commented, “The most athletic non-athletic looking person that exists,” capturing the internet’s growing affection for Wolf’s laid-back personality and surprising athletic dominance between the pipes.

Dustin Wolf’s off-season presence in Calgary draws more attention

The 24-year-old netminder has stayed in Calgary for most of the off-season and has been spotted at several Stampede events, including the rodeo and chuckwagon races. His local appearances have helped endear him further to Flames fans, who already admire his breakout NHL season.Wolf finished the 2024–25 season as the runner-up for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s rookie of the year. He played 53 games, posted a .910 save percentage, and helped the Flames remain in playoff contention until the final weeks of the season.

His performances earned him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team.

Twain and Wolf headline a uniquely Calgary moment

Shania Twain, a Canadian music icon, also performed at the Scotiabank Saddledome during the Stampede, sharing the same stage, metaphorically, where Wolf shines during hockey season. Her public appreciation of Wolf adds a fun, cultural layer to what was already a successful year for the Flames’ young star.With fans and celebrities alike taking notice, Dustin Wolf’s star continues to rise, in Calgary and across the NHL.Also Read: Joe Thornton officially joins San Jose Sharks as Player Development Coach