It’s a New Era and New Look for the 2007-08 San Jose Sharks

“I wish we had some of these jerseys back in the day to have an advantage.  I like these uniforms”--Ron Wilson

9/18/07 By Larry Garcia of Bay Area Sports Drive
Contact: Larry Garcia at Bay Area Sports Drive (BASD)

On Monday, September 17, 2007 at the HP Pavilion, the Sharks unveiled a new Sharks jersey to compliment the new logo that was also unveiled just a month ago at the Hp Pavilion as well. It was Terry Smith, who also created the Sharks original and updated logos, with input from select players, Jamison, Executive Vice President of Business Operations Malcolm Bordelon, Equipment Manager Mike Aldrich and several members of the Business Operations Department.

Equipment Manager Mike Aldrich was also very pleased with the new look.  The new logo and the Sharks jersey give a whole new face-lift for the 2007-08 Sharks. “In my 20 years of working in sports, I have never seen a more collaborative effort in creating a uniform,” said Aldrich.  “By giving the players and hockey staff a hand in the creation and development of these jerseys, Greg (Jamison) and Malcolm (Bordelon) have given this team more incentive to be proud of their sweater.  Terry was very receptive to our ideas and really helped make this ‘our’ jersey.”

The introduction of the re-designed Sharks sweater comes in conjunction with the launch of the new RbK EDGE Uniform System™. 

The newly designed sweater incorporates the updated Sharks logo and the team’s primary colors of Deep Pacific Teal, Burnt Orange and Black.

President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Jamison was also very pleased as he elaborated with a smile on the new look. “Our goal was to produce a uniform that paid homage to our birth as a franchise while incorporating a few elements that are more ‘now’”, said Jamison. “The striping on the jersey is reminiscent to our first sweaters.  We increased the size of the numbers and added them to the front of the sweater, which will help our fans in identifying our players more quickly and easily.  On top of all that, we are excited by the new technological innovations made by RbK.”

 Head coach Ron Wilson (Photo left-click photo to view as a larger image) wished he had the same look and technology back in his day. “I wish we had some of these jerseys back in the day to have an advantage.  I like these uniforms” said Shark’s head coach Ron Wilson. Ron Wilson also noted that the Sharks have invested 72 million on the team.  “The fans deserve it as well as the players.  They say we have the best fans in the NHL.”  If you’ve been to a Sharks game, you would know why Wilson mentions how great the fans are.  This year, Bay Area Sports Drive (Sharks Drive) will feature crazed Shark fan interviews and photo galleries during every home game at http://www.bayareasportsdrive.com/san_jose_sharks_nhl.htm .

Shark’s Captain Patrick Marleau who was just inked to a two-year contract extension that is believed to be worth the excess amount of 6 million per season was very excited about the new look. “We wore prototypes of the new RbK EDGE Uniform System at the NHL All-Star Game in Dallas in January and they were very comfortable,” said Marleau.  “RbK really went the extra mile in developing these and used a lot of the player feedback that was given to them.  Having a new look is really exciting and we’re eager to get on the ice.”

The Sharks begin their exhibition schedule at Los Angeles on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.  San Jose hosts preseason games at HP Pavilion on Sept. 21 (Anaheim), Sept. 22 (Vancouver) and Sept. 29 (Calgary)

At home the Sharks will sport the Deep Pacific Teal sweater features a “white-orange-black-orange-white” stripe sequence on both the mid-arm and below the main crest on the tail.  The player’s number, which is white with orange and black trim, is located on the sleeves, above the main crest on the front and on the back of the jersey.   The shoulders are black with white trim. Each shoulder also sports the full jumping shark logo.  The V-neck collar is composed of a black-orange-white stripe sequence. 

When the Sharks are on the road to face there rivals they will sport the white sweater features a “black-orange-teal-orange-black” stripe sequence on both the mid-arm and below the main crest on the tail.  The player’s number, which is teal with orange and black trim, is located on the sleeves, above the main crest on the front and on the back of the sweater.  The shoulders are teal with black trim. Each shoulder also sports the full jumping shark logo.  The V-neck collar is highlighted by a black-orange-teal sequence.

SHARKS ANNOUNCE 2007 PRESEASON RADIO/WEBCAST SCHEDULE

The San Jose Sharks announced their preseason radio and webcast schedule for the 2007-08 campaign. San Jose has seven preseason games scheduled, including three at HP Pavilion at San Jose. 

Two preseason games are scheduled to be aired live on 98.5 KFOX and the Sharks Radio Network, while two others will be available via Internet webcast exclusively on sjsharks.com.  All radio broadcasts are also streamed live on the Internet. 

2007 SHARKS PRESEASON GAMES:

DAY                                 DATE                         OPPONENT                             SITE                        AIRTIME                        FACEOFF                        STATUS

Tuesday                        Sept. 18                        @ Los Angeles                  Staples Center          7:30 p.m.         

Wednesday                   Sept. 19                        @ Anaheim                        Honda Center            7:00 p.m.

Friday                          Sept. 21                        Anaheim           HP Pavilion at San Jose        7:30 p.m.

Saturday                  Sept. 22                        Vancouver            HP Pavilion at San Jose        7:30 p.m.                     

Tuesday                        Sept. 25                        @ Calgary                        Pengrowth Saddledome                  6:00 p.m.                        6:00 p.m.                        sjsharks.com

Wednesday                        Sept. 26                        @ Vancouver                 GM Place                  6:30pm                       7:00 p.m.                        98.5 KFOX/SRN

Saturday                        Sept. 29                        Calgary             HP Pavilion at San Jose   7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                     98.5 KFOX/SRN

Home games in bold

SRN = Sharks Radio Network

All 82 regular season games will be broadcast on 98.5 KFOX and the Sharks Radio Network.  Affiliate stations and schedules will be available shortly on sjsharks.com. 

Other Notes: Silicon Valley business leaders Steve Luczo and Bill and Denise Watkins have gone from season ticket holders to sports owners by leading an investor group in purchasing the San Jose Stealth (who plays at the HP) indoor professional lacrosse team, it was announced today.

“Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the United States and we want to help continue that growth here in the Bay Area,” Denise Watkins said. “Lacrosse is such an active sport, it’s a great game for kids. It’s fun, fast family entertainment and is much more accessible from a cost perspective than other professional sports. We want to expose more people to it because it’s a fun game to watch.”