The San Jose Sharks, based in San Jose, California, compete in the NHL as part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. They were founded on May 9, 1990, and played their first season in the 1991-92 NHL season. The Sharks began playing their home games at the Cow Palace before moving to the SAP Center, known as "The Shark Tank," in 1993. They have two affiliated teams, the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL and the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL.
As of January 2025, the Sharks are yet to win a Stanley Cup. Their best result as of January 2025, is reaching the Stanley Cup finals in 2016, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They have won the Presidents' Trophy once, in the 2008–09 season, and earned six Pacific Division titles, as of January 2025. In the 2023–24 season, they introduced a "Cali Fin" black alternate uniform and began wearing teal helmets for some road games under a new NHL rule.
Who is the San Jose Sharks owned by?
According to the NHL's official website, Hasso Plattner is the sole owner of Sharks Sports & Entertainment (SSE) and became the majority owner of the San Jose Sharks in 2010. Plattner, a lifelong hockey fan from Germany, first became involved with the Sharks in 2002 when a local ownership group purchased the team. His passion for hockey grew from watching Soviet teams in the 1970s and 1980s, and it deepened when he saw Sharks players like Makarov, Larionov, and Garpenlov on TV in 1993.
In addition to his hockey endeavors, Plattner is a successful business magnate. As of January 2025, he is serving as the chairman of SAP SE and is recognized for his philanthropy, especially in education and technology. He has supported institutions like the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany and the Stanford School in the U.S.
What conference are the Sharks in?
According to the NHL's official website, The San Jose Sharks are in the NHL's Western Conference, specifically in the Pacific Division. Over the years, the team and its players have received numerous prestigious awards. Joe Thornton won the Hart Memorial Trophy and Art Ross Trophy in the 2005-06 season. Brent Burns earned the James Norris Memorial Trophy in the 2016-17 season, recognizing him as the league's top defenseman.
Jonathan Cheechoo won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy for leading the league in goals during the 2005-06 season. Evgeni Nabokov was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2000-01 for being the top rookie. Tony Granato was honored with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1996-97, and Brent Burns won the NHL Foundation Award in 2014-15 for his charitable efforts.
FAQs on San Jose Sharks
A. The San Jose Sharks have not won any Stanley Cups, as of January 2025.
A. The San Jose Sharks have won 1 conference championship (2015–16).
A. The general manager of the San Jose Sharks is Mike Grier.
A. The head coach of the San Jose Sharks is Ryan Warsofsky.
A. The captain of the San Jose Sharks is Logan Couture.
