USA Hockey may have done the Calgary Flames a huge favour.

When the Americans doled out invitations to their Olympic orientation camp in late August, Dustin Wolf was not among the four goaltenders on the list.  

If you have followed his ascent from too small to Saddledome star, from seventh-round draft pick to seven-year contract extension, you don’t require a reminder that this dude seems to thrive on being overlooked.

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“They probably think they might have their guys, but I’m going to try to prove them wrong,” Wolf said after Friday’s training-camp practice. “It’s about how the start of the season goes. But I’m here. I’m waiting for a chance. 

“It’s no different than any other year — you’re trying to prove everybody wrong. It’

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