Hi everyone! It’s Friday once again, and as usual, I’m here to take you for a ride down memory lane. This week, we’re going back to December 2, 1969 for the Seals debut of 37-year-old future Hall-of-Fame defenseman Harry Howell. The former Ranger stalwart had undergone back surgery in the off-season, but the Seals knew they could use a defenseman of his pedigree, so they took a chance and acquired him in a cash deal with New York. The struggling L.A. Kings defeated the Seals 4-3, and Howell picked up his first point, an assist, and his first two penalty minutes. It took the Seals a few more weeks to turn things around, but in the end, they qualified for the playoffs, and Howell was a big reason for the team’s second-half surge. He finished the year with four goals and 16 assists in 55 games. You can read about Howell’s debut in the articles section.

I hope all of you had a great week and are gearing up for a nice relaxing weekend. I’m happy to say that the snow is finally completely melted from everyone’s lawn and we can finally start thinking about spending time at the park with the kids, taking leisurely afternoon walks around the neighbourhood (in a t-shirt and sneakers no less!), and working from home in the backyard.

Until next time, stay gold!