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San Jose Sharks: Andrew Desjardins, NHL Star That Got His Start in Laredo, Texas

San Jose Sharks forward Andrew Desjardins played his first professional hockey game in Laredo, Texas. Take a minute to re-read that if you must. Yes, this is the Laredo on the border of Mexico—located on the north bank of two-and-a-half ... (Continue reading)

San Jose Sharks: My Reaction to the Retirement of NHL Legend Owen Nolan

My first memory of Owen Nolan was not really of Owen Nolan at all. No. 11 was on the cover of NHL 2001, the first hockey simulation video game I ever owned. He is depicted in his blue away sweater—the ... (Continue reading)

San Jose Sharks: 5 Keys to Success on the East Coast Road Trip

The San Jose Sharks begin their six-game East Coast road trip on Friday with a contest against the New Jersey Devils. San Jose will not play another game in the Tank in October. Their next home game is November 3rd ... (Continue reading)

San Jose Sharks: Pavelski, Burns and 3 Other Players to Watch in 2011-12

San Jose has improved this season. Gone are the inconsistent Devin Setoguchi and Dany Heatley. In is the explosive Brent Burns who should provide ample scoring from the blue line. The Sharks are a team that both trades for and ... (Continue reading)

San Jose Sharks: Tommy Wingels, a Young Player to Watch Going into 2011-12

Tommy Wingels' favorite memory from college was a game he lost. At the end of the 2008-09 season Miami (Ohio) University lost a heartbreaker in overtime of the NCAA championship game to Boston University, 4-3. “It was such a cool ... (Continue reading)

San Jose Sharks: Preseason Game Against Anaheim Ducks Reveals Seldom Used Rule

In the preseason, fans look forward to seeing the future of their franchise and determining whether the present superstars have what it takes to get their team to the next level. Rarely do they learn (or, at least, are reminded ... (Continue reading)

San Jose Sharks: Andrew Desjardins’ Stint in Playoffs Proves He’s Ready for NHL

Scored in the third period with the Sharks down 3-0 in Game 4, the first San Jose tally—which came seven minutes into the final frame—may seem insignificant now. It is not that it started a monumental comeback (it didn’t). Or ... (Continue reading)

NHL Playoffs: Player Injuries Indicate That Sharks Play for Each Other

The San Jose Sharks play for one another—it’s as simple as that. “This year I feel like guys put their body on the line,” said forward Ryane Clowe, who separated his shoulder so severely that his teammates had to put ... (Continue reading)

2011 NHL Playoffs: 5 Things the Sharks Must Do to Steal Game 5 in Vancouver

The Sharks must win three straight games in order to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.Two of the next three are in Vancouver, including Game 5 on Tuesday.It will be a difficult hill to climb; however, the Canucks lost Game ... (Continue reading)

NHL Playoffs: 5 Things the Sharks Must Do To Win Game 4

The San Jose Sharks came through when they had to, winning Game 3 and avoiding a 3-0 hole."Every game for us is Game 7," said team captain Joe Thornton, acknowledging the team's need for victories at a press conference after ... (Continue reading)