Hi everyone! It’s been quite the roller-coaster playoff season so far! The Leafs blew it as usual, the Caps are playing the Pens once again, and the Winnipeg Jets blew everyone’s mind with that 7-4 game three victory. What an incredible comeback that was! If there was ever a turning point in one team’s playoff drive, it may just be that. You could just see an entire season just completely shifting directions in the second period of that game. All of Canada is of course hoping the Jets keep it up and bring home Stanley after a 25-year absence.

This week, I’ve added a new Hockey News article that summarizes the Seals’ record-breaking 1975-76 season. Much like the Seals, the Jets have soared to new heights this year, and have given not only the citizens of Winnipeg, but all of Manitoba, and all of Canada a reason to cheer. On a personal note, I find the title of this article a bit sad: “Seals Assault on Records Gives Fans Reason to Cheer.” Despite all the positivity surrounding the Seals, there would soon be absolutely no reason to cheer, since as you all know, the team announced it was moving to Cleveland less than three months later. One can only hope the Winnipeg Jets’ fate is a little kinder.

In the Hockey Hall of Shame, a brand new card has been inducted into the Overexposed wing. This one features Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux in one very weird photo. I really had a hard time explaining this one, and you’ll understand what I mean when you see it.

For anyone living in the Ottawa area, I’ll be appearing at the Ottawa Small Press Book Fair on June 23 in room 203 of the Jack Purcell Community Centre (on Elgin, at 320 Jack Purcell Lane). I’ll be there to sign and sell copies of my book, The California Golden Seals: a Tale of White Skates, Red Ink, and One of the NHL’s Most Outlandish Teams so if you’re in the area, and you want to say hi, don’t by shy.

Until next time, stay gold!