The Calgary Flames ’ last defence call-up has been a major success story. Article content

Hunter Brzustewicz, who was summoned Monday from the AHL’s Wranglers, is now aiming to repeat the feat. Article content Article content

For the past month, Brzustewicz has been watching as his blue-line buddy Yan Kuznetsov has established himself as a full-timer with the Flames.

The two were partners for a big chunk of last season with the Wranglers.

They won’t be reunited on the same pairing, but Brzustewicz is now getting an opportunity to prove he is also ready for an every-night role in the NHL.

The 21-year-old righty — he just celebrated a birthday in late November — has registered four goals and a dozen points in 23 games with the Wranglers this fall.

He told Postmedia last month tha

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