Sharks Apologize for Controversial On-Screen Message
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks issued an apology following the display of 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 Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, seemed to praise the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The message in question, sent by a fan, said: “SJ SHARKS FANS/WE LOVE ICE!!/¡GO, GUYS!”. The Sharks organization later apologized during the game, stating that the message, “with offensive words and sent externally, was inadvertently displayed on the stadium scoreboard.”The team was celebrating its 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.
Sharks Statement
