Sharks Apologize for Controversial Message on Screen During Hispanic Heritage Celebration
SAN JOSE, Calif. – 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 intermission of Saturday night’s game against Pittsburgh, read: “SJ SHARKS FANS/WE LOVE THE ICE!!/¡GO, GUYS!”.The team apologized later during the game, explaining that “a message with offensive words, which had been sent externally, was inadvertently displayed on the stadium screen”. In their statement, the Sharks added: “The Sharks organization sincerely apologizes for this oversight and we are actively working to determine the origin of the message.” The annual celebration, known as “Night of the Sharks”, marked the ninth consecutive year in which the team honored the Hispanic heritage.The Sharks organization deeply regrets that this message, which does not align with our organization’s values, was not detected during our standard review process.
Sharks Statement
