Hi everyone! The world has become a very dark and dreary place, indeed. I really need to find a way to look on the bright side of things, and accept life as it comes. I’ve recently been thinking of brushing up on Buddhism again. I found the religion interesting a few years ago when I visited the local temple and bought a couple of books that made me look at the world differently. I’m not a religious person, but I could see myself going Buddhist one day if sports, and TV, and the Internet ever disappeared from existence. If I could ever truly focus my energy, I could maybe even end up like Chris Kontos, the most blissful-looking hockey player in history. Just check out this classic Upper Deck card to see what I mean. If I can ever find that level of calm-blue-oceanness, I’m so going to achieve enlightenment like a boss!

There is also another new article from April 1972 that is all about the turmoil that took place in the Seals’ front office as the World Hockey Association threat was on the verge of becoming all-too-real. You can check it out here.

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And since I haven’t shilled my book in a while, I would also like to remind everyone that Christmas is only a month a way, and what better way to say Merry Christmas than with the gift of The California Golden Seals: a Tale of White Skates, Red Ink, and One of the NHL’s Most Outlandish Teams. If you glance up you’ll notice a box with a picture of my book’s cover. If you scroll down, you can click on “Preview” to read a free sample chapter.

Until next time, stay gold!