Sharks Apologize for Controversial On-Screen Message
SAN JOSÉ, California – The San Jose Sharks issued an apology following the display of a message on the stadium screen that generated controversy during the team’s Hispanic Heritage celebration. The message, displayed on the screen during the first intermission of Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, read: “SJ SHARKS FANS/LOVE FOR THE ICE!!/¡GO, GUYS!”. The Sharks organization apologized later in the game, stating that “a message with offensive words that had been sent externally was inadvertently displayed on the stadium screen.”The Sharks were celebrating their ninth annual Hispanic Heritage edition 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. “The Sharks organization sincerely apologizes for this oversight and we are actively working to determine the origin of the message.”
Sharks Statement
