Sharks Apologize for On-Screen Message During Hispanic Heritage Celebration
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks issued an apology after displaying a message on their scoreboard that generated controversy during the team’s Hispanic Heritage celebration. The message, which appeared on the screen during the intermission of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, seemed to praise the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The message, sent by a fanatic, said: “SJ SHARKS FANS/WE LOVE ICE!!/GO, GUYS!” The Sharks apologized later during the game, stating that “a message with offensive words that had been sent externally was inadvertently displayed on the stadium screen”.The Sharks organization sincerely apologized for this oversight and is actively working to determine the origin of the message. The team was celebrating its ninth annual Hispanic heritage celebration in what they call “Night of the Sharks”.“Sharks Sports & Entertainment deeply regrets that this message, which does not align with our organization’s values, was not detected during our standard review process,” the statement continued.
San Jose Sharks Statement
