Hi everyone! If you are a regular visitor to this site, you can probably deduce by the title of today’s post that Mark Greczmiel’s documentary, The California Golden Seals Story, has been completed, and as a contributor to the project (You can even see my name in the credits!), I was able to view the film early.  It’s a wonderful and accurate jaunt into the history of the franchise.  There are so many rare clips and photos that no one will be able to say, “Oh, yeah, I’ve seen this a hundred times on YouTube already.”  I was actually quite surprised that almost nothing from YouTube appears in the film, so Mark did a great job unearthing some never-before-seen game footage and photos. The documentary features interview clips with Seals stars such as Gilles Meloche, Gary Simmons, Stan Gilbertson, Reggie Leach, Rick Hampton, Walt McKechnie, Joey Johnston, as well as other members of the Seals’ entourage such as Oakland Tribune sports reporter John Porter, broadcasters Tim Ryan, Joe Miller, and Joe Starkey, former P.R. Director Len Shapiro, and Booster Club members Dick and Sandi Pantages.

The film itself is not available for purchase until February 6, but when the time comes, you can download it from iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/california-golden-seals-story/id1189538880?ls=1.  Please don’t be a dork and start distributing it to your friends, neighbours, great aunt Edith, and cousin Billy Bob.  If they want to watch it, let them download their own copy off iTunes.  This isn’t some big Hollywood blockbuster; it’s a passion project, so treat Mark and his work with some respect.

On the site this week, there is a brand new addition to the Overexposed wing of the Hockey Hall of Shame, the classic 1968-69 Frank Mahovlich card.  I have to say, this is quickly becoming one of my favourite sets to mock as it contains so many goofy-looking cardboard disasters I can barely contain myself when I come across a new one.

As always, don’t forget to vote for the player you feel should be inducted into the Seals Hall of Fame in 2017.  The survey can be found on the right-hand side of the screen. You can also sign up to receive a weekly e-mail from the site, letting you know what new content has been added.

Thanks for your continued support!  Until next time, stay gold!