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The San Jose Sharks played their first NHL game the 1991-92 season. A new franchise, San Jose was randomly selected from proposals by nearly every state and province in North America. Names for the team included a multitude of proposals, including the
Blades, Breakers, Breeze, Condors, Fog, Gold, Golden Gaters, Golden Skaters, Grizzlies, Icebreakers, Knights, Redwoods, Sea Lions, Sharks and Waves.
The San Jose Sharks were eventually chosen because of the high number of sharks in the Pacific Ocean,
and their fearless and determined nature, and ferocity, of course.
In there second season the team lost a record 71 games but boldly claimed the next season would by about the Stanley Cup. And it was. While the team didn’t go all the way, they
quickly proved themselves as real contenders in the NHL.
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Facts and Figures
Official Web Site:
www.sj-sharks.com
T.V. Stations:
Fox Sports Bay Area
Radio:
KARA (105.7 FM/KLIV (1590 AM)
Arena: San Jose Arena
Capacity: 17,483
Franchise Date: May 9, 1990
Team colors : Pacific Teal, Grey, Black & White
Minor League Affiliates:
Kentucky Thoroughblades (AHL)
New Orleans Brass (ECHL)
Richmond Renegades (ECHL)
Stanley Cups:
none
2002-03 Season:
Finished 5th, Pacific Division & 14th, Western Conference
GP 82
W 28
L 37
T 9
GF 214
GA 239
PTS 73
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