a.k.a. California Seals (1967),
Oakland Seals (1967-70)
First season: 1967-68
Last season: 1975-76
Moved to Cleveland,
became Cleveland Barons

Stanley Cups won: 0
Stanley Cup Final appearances: 0

The Seals were named after Northern California's old WHL franchise of the same name. The San Francisco Bay Area is a natural habitat for seals.