Hi everyone! Yes, it’s that time of the year when I start getting ready for the Seals Hall of Fame induction, which means I will be taking this week off to prepare the ballot and write up some short biographies for all of the nominees. All eras of the Seals franchise will be represented: the WHL years, the early NHL years, the “Golden” years and the final stint in Cleveland. Next week, the 2022 nominees will be announced and you will all get the opportunity to cast your votes, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, I invite you to check out some of my favorite Hall of Shame inductions from the last few years.

If you’re looking for a reason to curse God for having creating celluloid and digital cameras, well, we’ve got the classic induction for the supremely awful MVP: Most Valuable Primate and the almost-as-bad Slap Shot 3: The Junior League.

If you’re feeling bad and you need some cheering up, here are some of the dumbest pieces of cardboard you ever did see. We’ve got the Oshawa Generals cozying up to a TV, Alec Martinez munchin’ on some Froot Loops, Bob Murdoch doing his best “Grampa-Simpson-yelling-at-clouds” impression, Brett Hull on a hunt for treasure, Luke Richardson trying to shake a shaking Blackhawk, and the patron saint of bad hockey cards, the legendary Dave Gagner!

And let’s not forget the classic Aaron Downey-Brad Norton showdown, and Colin Chaulk’s number retirement fiasco! Enjoy, folks!

Until next time, stay gold!