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September 15, 2025

The Wolf Watch: Gilroy garlic is ‘the smell of home’

ESPN.com hockey writer Greg Wyshynski recently interviewed Dustin Wolf, South County native and goalie for the Calgary Flames. He described a drive through Gilroy. “Drive through its farmland, open the windows and the pungent odor of the garlic harvest envelops your olfactory system like...

The Wolf Watch: Are goalies more important than skaters?

The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn recently looked at Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) candidates. He first noted strong seasons for San Jose forward Macklin Celebrini and Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson.  The Calgary Flames’ Dustin Wolf, who was born in Gilroy and spent his childhood in...

Chris Costello, Gilroy’s electrician-fisherman, knows how to catch ’em

Chris Costello makes his living as an electrician but he hasn’t given up his dream of being a top pro fisherman.  The 50-year-old lifelong Gilroy resident is enjoying his best run of success as a pro, finishing fifth in the WON Bass California Open at...

The Wolf Watch: Dustin Wolf and the Flames visit San Jose to play the Sharks

Come to San Jose on April 7 to watch Dustin Wolf and the Flames play the Sharks at the SAP Center. Bring signs that say, “Gilroy born: Dustin Wolf” or “Morgan Hill’s proud of Dustin.” It’s a 7:30pm game time. Wolf, the Flames’ starting goalie,...

South County native wins NHL game in San Jose

As a young boy, Gilroy native Dustin Wolf went to San Jose Sharks games with his parents. On April 9, Wolf started an NHL game at goalie in the same building for the first time. Playing for the Calgary Flames, Wolf backstopped his team...

Earthquakes aim to snap mini skid in Clasico

When the San Jose Earthquakes played the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on May 6 at Levi’s Stadium, the game drew over 40,000 people.  A crowd in excess of 40,000 is also expected when the Quakes play the LA Galaxy in the 97th edition of...

Photos: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey 

Scott Dixon found himself driving to Victory Lane after winning the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sept. 10. Dixon, a six-time IndyCar Series champion, was the first one to reach the black and white checkered flag in the...

Wolf returns home for NHL victory

Early in 2024, Gilroy native and former Morgan Hill resident Dustin Wolf returned to San Jose to play in the AHL All-Star Game, as one of the top goalies in the NHL’s minor league. In the spring, he received some starts with the parent...

Legends of Gilroy

The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame honors those who have made extraordinary contributions in the sports world and are South Bay legends. On Nov. 13, the Hall of Fame added four new members and one was Gilroy boxer Robert Guerrero. Another Gilroyan, Nola Matthews,...

The Wolf Watch: South County native to return to San Jose to take on Sharks Dec. 28

After the NHL’s Christmas break, the Calgary Flames resume play with a game at San Jose on Dec. 28 at 7pm—bringing goalie Dustin Wolf back near his childhood home on a road trip.  The Flames follow the next night with a 5pm contest in Las...

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