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Call it a civic compulsion. Calgary just can’t resist putting its heroes on horseback.

And the calls are mounting to have ex-NHL enforcer John Scott named this year’s Stampede parade marshal.

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A Twitter campaign began in earnest almost before Scott’s triumphant performance at the NHL All-Star game Sunday was even finished, and now there’s a petition circulating online that’s well on its way to reaching its goal of 500 signatures.

Scott — who rode a wave of fan support to the NHL All-Star Game — stole the show Sunday, scoring twice during the league’s new 3-on-3 tournament and netting MVP as a write-in candidate after captaining the Pacific Division squad to a 1-0 win in the final.

More importantly, in the days leading up to the All-Star weekend, the Alberta-born underdog opened up in the press with rare humility, winning hearts and transforming Scott from an instrument of disgruntled fans into a genuine hero of the game.