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The first game ever played by the California Golden Seals was against which team?

Philadelphia Flyers. The Golden Seals would go on to win their first game of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers (who were also playing their first NHL game). They won by a score of 5-1, would win their second game of the season 6-0 against Minnesota, and then their season would go downhill from there.

In a game on January 13, 1968, against Minnesota, Minnesota player Bill Masterton died two days after being hit by a bodycheck and hitting his head on the ice. Which two California players hit Masterton?

Larry Cahan and Ron Harris. Bill Masterton's death was the first on the ice in NHL history.

In 10 seasons from 1967-1976, how many coaches would the California Golden Seals have?

9. The Golden Seals would go through a total of nine coaches: Bert Olmstead (1967-68), Gordie Fashaway (1967-68), Fred Glover (1968-1974), Vic Stasiuk (1971-72), Garry Young (1972-73), Marshall Johnston (1973-75), Bill McCreary (1974-75), Jack Evans (1975-76).

Which California Golden Seals goaltender would compile nine shutouts with the team, the most of any keeper on the Golden Seals?

Gary Smith. Hodge would total in three shutouts with the Seals, Simmons (four), and Meloche (eight).

Only one player ever scored a penalty shot goal for the California Golden Seals. Who was he?

Norm Ferguson. Ferguson scored this goal against Ed Giacomin of the Rangers on November 24, 1968. Johnston, King, and Maruk were all denied penalty shot goals. These four players were the only California Golden Seals who had an opportunity to ever score penalty shot goals with this club.

The California Golden Seals once played in front of a crowd of only 2600 fans?

t. On October 21, 1970, only 2600 fans showed up to watch the Seals play the St. Louis Blues in Oakland. The two teams tied at 2-2.

In the Golden Seals final season in California, who was the only Seals player to be sent to the All-Star team?

Al MacAdam. Al MacAdam had a goal and an assist at the All-Star game.

Which of the following players was the all-time leader in penalty minutes for California?

Carol Vadnais. Vadnais compiled 590 minutes in the penalty box during his career as a Golden Seal.

Who was the all-time leading point producer for California?

Joey Johnston. Johnston scored a total of 185 points in 288 games played with the Seals. Hampson scored 184 points, Bill Hicke 180 points, and Ehman 155 points with the Seals.

Which team did California become after the 1975-76 season?

Cleveland Barons & Cleveland & Barons. Things would be just as dreadful for the Cleveland Barons. Cleveland would move after only two seasons.