🦈Fresno Jr Monsters celebrated at Sharks vs. Canucks on November 28th! 💚
November 28 – Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks (1 p.m.)
Youth Hockey Appreciation Game
On November 28, the Sharks hosted a special Youth Hockey Appreciation Matinee at 1 p.m. All fans received one of four player bag tags featuring Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, William Eklund, or Yaroslav Askarov.
The Friday game welcomed youth hockey players from around the country as Sharks Ice San Jose hosted its annual Silver Stick Tournament.
Throughout the game, Youth Hockey teams from across the Bay Area were recognized and celebrated, as the organization continued its mission to grow the game. Additionally, celebrations were included to highlight the San Jose Sharks’ support of the Northern California Youth Hockey Association scholarship fund – a resource for youth athletes who qualified for additional support to aid them in playing the game we love. All programming supported by the Sharks Youth Hockey and Fan Development department could be found at sjsharks.com/youthhockey.
Game highlights included:
Sharks players wearing select Northern California Youth Hockey Association jerseys upon entry to SAP Center.
Blue Line Buddies Presented by Nirvana Soul: Fresno Jr. Monsters 8U: Bennett Redding, Braxton Miller, Everett Fitzgerald, Jaysen Thompson, Joseph Kaser& Kaymon Calzada
Puck Drop & Zamboni Rides by Northern California Youth Hockey Association 25–26 Scholarship Winners Presented by the San Jose Sharks. Our very own Markus Gomez with the Fresno Jr. Monsters included!
Flag Kid Entry featuring Jr. Sharks 12U player, George Valente.
Jr. Referees during Blue Line Buddies thanks to Clean Whistle Officiating.
Youth Hockey Coach of the Month Recognition from Fresno Youth Hockey Association, our 8u and 10U Coach, Kadi Fitzgerald.
Suite hosting Scholarship Winners + NORCAL Youth Hockey Student Coaches.
Kaiser Permanente Future Sharks Shootout (Santa Clara 12U) during the first intermission.
Relay Challenge (Santa Clara 12U) during the second intermission.
On the concourse, fans could stop by the bag tag trading table to swap player bag tags. Full sets of all four player bag tags were available for purchase at the Sharks Foundation booth (located at section 118 on the concourse).
Fans arriving early were able to explore the Bay Area Youth Hockey jersey display (North Entrance Staircase), which showcased the range of local programs supporting the sport.
“Youth hockey was about so much more than learning the fundamentals of the sport. It taught resilience, teamwork, creativity, and confidence. The programming our team invented and supported was designed for kids of all ages, backgrounds, and genders. Northern California boasted some of the best young athletes, and the Sharks renewed their support in how they could be involved. This week reiterated an open invitation for new families to discover how fun, inclusive, and empowering hockey could be,” said Erin Forth, Senior Director, Group Sales, Youth Hockey & Fan Development.