Hi everyone! I hope everyone has had a great weekend! I’m not sure about the weather you’ve been experiencing of late, but it has been like August all over again down here in Eastern Ontario. This last little blast of summer has been delightful, to say the least, and a great way to segue into the new NHL season. Only a few days away, folks!

The first few weeks of the new hockey season are always great. Every team has a chance at the playoffs, and there are always a few little surprises and breakout performances, such as this week’s feature. This week, we’re going back to 1968-69, the Seals’ best-ever NHL season. Unlike the Seals’ maiden NHL season, the boys from the Bay Area managed a winning record against five of the eleven other teams in the league, most notably the defending Cup champs from Montreal. Throughout the season, the Seals proved to be formidable opponents, averaging four goals a game against the Habs. On November 16, 1968, they didn’t reach that number, but they successfully held Montreal below it as well, battling to a gritty 3–3 draw. That night, goaltender Chris Worthy made just his third NHL start — all within a five-day span from November 12 to 16 — and delivered another solid performance. In those three games, Worthy allowed just seven goals, but his work against Montreal, may have been the best night of his young career. Thanks to Bob Marceau for sending me this week’s article, which you can read right here.

Since I’m going to be out of town next weekend, I’d like to wish everyone a wonderful (Canadian) Thanksgiving, and I’ll be back with an update when I get back. Until next time, stay gold!