Hi everyone! I think congratulations are in order to one David Ayres for giving the world one incredible and unforgettable story, but it really is hard to believe the Leafs actually lost to a 42-year-old Zamboni driver. Well, not all that hard to believe. After all, this is the Leafs we’re talking about and it wouldn’t truly be in the Leafs’ spirit to not see them sabotage themselves on their way to another fruitless Stanley Cup chase. So, in, ahem, “honour” of one of the lowest moments in recent Leafs history we turn the way-back machine to 1967 when the Seals put their own one-game wonder in net. Only difference was that Tommy Green gave up 11 goals to an expansion team, and the Seals had already wrapped up a playoff spot. At least the San Diego Gulls took advantage of the unusual situation, not that it mattered much because they were dead last in the WHL. The Leafs, on the other hand, were fighting for a playoff spot, and yet couldn’t find the motivation necessary to turn things up a gear. Yeesh! Anyway, you can find this article from 1967, brought out from the mothballs of the site’s archives, right here.

And if you want to better appreciate the wonderfulness that was February 22, 2020, I invite you to head on over to the Hockey Hall of Shame for a brand new induction! If you’re an English major or just a fan of low-brow humour, you are in for a treat, my friend!

Finally, my weekly reminder to place your vote for the 2020 Seals Hall of Fame induction. Sure, there is still lots of time left, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until the last minute! Remember, you can vote up to three times per device, so get clicking! Until next time, stay gold!