Sharks History
Bay Area Unites Between Sharks and Warriors
February 7th, 2017 The San Jose Sharks have stepped up their promotional giveaways since the last NHL lockout. Bobbleheads have been popular, but the Sharks have gone with the exotic variety on a few occasions. Recently, a Chia Joe Thornton was given to fans to grow the beard of the grizzly...
San Jose Sharks at 25: A Worthy Celebration Continues
January 21st, 2016 Back in October, I wrote an article on the celebration for the Sharks 25th anniversary. I've done a bit of updating, but for the most part, it is similar. On Tuesday January 19th, 2016, the Sharks held their 25th Anniversary Gala Event at the Shark Tank, complete with a...
The San Jose Sharks Franchise Four
November 25th, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any...The San Jose Sharks at 25: A Worthy Celebration
October 1st, 2015 This season will be the 25th for the San Jose Sharks. Well, sort of. Measuring the years and the dates gets a bit clumsy, as the NHL missed a season. For the record, the Sharks' initial season came in 1991-92, with the team playing games in the unimpressive San Francisco...
The Complicated Legacy of Ryane Clowe
September 13th, 2015 Ryane Clowe won’t be playing again in the NHL. His decision to retire shortly before his 33rd birthday is medically driven. The choice was made for him. In a word: concussions. Concussions are an issue that the league takes seriously, but not seriously enough. There...
The Most Gut-Wrenching Moments in San Jose Sharks History
August 4th, 2015 It's August. In the hockey world, it's a good time to look back. Next month, as teams hit training camp, it'll be time to look forward. When it comes to gut-wrenching moments, the moments that really hit me the hardest in San Jose Sharks team history, they fall into two...
