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Sharks History

Where Are They Now? The Jonathan Cheechoo Edition

THW Archives | February 16, 2026

This article was originally written in August, 2015. Updated in 2020. In 2005-06, a 25-year-old native of Moose Factory, Ontario, one of the most northern settlements in the Province located…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 14

Matthew Zator | February 14, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 15 Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sabres History, Sharks History

3 San Jose Sharks That Fans Would Like to Forget About

Alex Hutton | February 5, 2026

Every franchise has opposing players who have done their team dirty in the past. I’m sure Philadelphia Flyers fans wouldn’t mind Wayne Gretzky taking a few shots from Rocky Balboa after…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21

Matthew Zator | January 21, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 22 Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Sharks’ 20 All-Time Worst Draft Picks

Victor Nuño | December 28, 2025

The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17

Matthew Zator | December 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 18 This date in National Hockey League history was dominated by some guy in Edmonton who wore No. 99.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sharks History

Sharks’ Best Players in Franchise History

Josh Frojelin | December 3, 2025

The San Jose Sharks are a team that lacks the history of the Montreal Canadiens. The team’s beginning in the league saw San Jose take part in the 1991 Expansion…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 3

Matthew Zator | December 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 4 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were a handful…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 30

Matthew Zator | November 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 1 This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Sharks History

7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton

The Old Prof | November 22, 2025

Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 17 Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking…

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San Jose Sharks: A Brief History

THW Archives | November 7, 2025

The beginnings of the San Jose Sharks history can be traced back almost fifty years ago to the 1967 NHL expansion. At the time, the NHL wanted to expand the…

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