The San Jose Sharks are a National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that began play in 1991. Despite their relatively short history, the "Sharks" have already created some memorable moments and legends.
In the early years, it was German forward Marco Sturm who emerged as a superstar in San Jose. The beloved mascot S.J. Sharkie, one of the first with its own merchandise line, also remains unforgettable.
In 2016, the Sharks reached their first Stanley Cup Finals before falling to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Players like Joe Pavelski, Brent Burns and Martin Jones defined this successful era.
Today's young, talented core features Timo Meier, Erik Karlsson and German Nico Sturm. The passionate fans at the SAP Center relentlessly spur on their Sharks - capturing that first Stanley Cup seems only a matter of time.