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Published January 25, 2024 by The Mercury News

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The San Jose Sharks on Thursday night unveiled the new third jersey they’ll wear at home for most of the remainder of this season

At an event for certain season ticket holders at SAP Center, Sharks players Logan Couture, Kaapo Kahkonen and Nico Sturm debuted the uniforms as they skated onto the ice. The event also featured team president Jonathan Becher, general manager Mike Grier, and director of player development Todd Marchant taking questions from fans.

“As a nod to this influence in the community, the team incorporated a teal yarn-dye-esque pattern on the sleeves and at the bottom of the jersey.”

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San Jose Sharks to Retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 in 2024-25

Published January 17, 2024 by The Hockey News

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The San Jose Sharks announced on Wednesday they plan to retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 next season.

Joe Thornton earned the Hart and Art Ross Trophies while reaching major career milestones in a San Jose Sharks uniform. He’ll be the second player to have his number retired by the club.

“Joe’s arrival in San Jose in 2005 energized an already fervent fan base and for the next 15 seasons, Sharks fans were treated to watching one of the greatest players in NHL history,” Becher said in the team release. “He is one of the most beloved players in Sharks history, and we can’t wait to celebrate Joe’s career in San Jose during the 2024-25 season.”

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South Bay boosters want bigger bump from 2026 Super Bowl

Published January 4, 2024 by San Jose Spotlight

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While officials are quick to note the NFL and FIFA maintain tight control over their events and ancillary activities, there is already interest in ensuring more visitors, attention and money from these attractions make their way into San Jose and surrounding South Bay cities.

“I’m optimistic, but there is still a lot of work to do,” Jonathan Becher, president of Sharks Sports and Entertainment, the parent organization of the San Jose Sharks hockey team, told San José Spotlight.

Becher is a board member of the Bay Area Host Committee, a group charged with attracting and helping to ensure the success of major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, World Cup and the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be held at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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