Hi everyone! Welcome back to another update on Golden Seals Hockey! Have we got an exciting announcement for all of you today, but we’ll get to that in a minute. First, this week’s new addition to the Overexposed wing of the Hockey Hall of Shame. We’re hopping in the way-back machine and stopping off in 1975 when the Washington Capitals were still in their infancy. That first season did not go well for the poor Caps, as they won just one road game (against the Seals) and finished the campaign dead last at 8-67-5. One would think they would have finished higher considering the human experimentation that was going on in D.C. In fact, many people don’t know that the Capitals may have been the first hockey team, maybe the first sports franchise to ever employ a two-headed player. You read that right folks, and as usual, I can hear you sighing and not believing me. Come on, did you think I would just drop a bombshell like that on you, and not back it up with some photo evidence? Take a stroll down the Overexposed wing to see for yourself what really went on in Washington oh so many years ago.

And now on to the big news…

As you know, my book, The California Golden Seals: a Tale of White Skates, Red Ink, and One of the NHL’s Most Outlandish Teams is going to paperback October 1, and to celebrate the occasion I would like to announce a new contest in which the winner will win an autographed copy of the book! The contest couldn’t be any easier too. All you have to do is write me an e-mail at stevecurrier@goldensealshockey.com or here at Contact Steve and explain, in 100 words or less, why YOU are the biggest, most dedicated California Golden Seals fan. The contest will remain open until October 9, on which day the winner will be announced. Good luck to all of you, and may the best man or woman win!

Until next time, stay gold!