The San Jose Sharks ticket and team info
 
San Jose Sharks tickets to the Shark Tank (HP Pavilion for all of you not in "the know") have been sold since 1993 when computer giant Hewlett-Packard slapped its name on what used to be the San Jose Arena. Home to the NHL's Sharks, HP Pavilion also serves as home to San Jose's Stealth lacrosse team and the Sabercats Arena football franchise.
 
THE COACH
  
San Jose's skates answer to head coach and former Maple Leaf Ron Wilson. He began his stint with the Sharks in the 2002 season after four-year stretches as head coach of Anaheim's Mighty Ducks and the Washington Capitals.  Coming strong out of the gate in the 2006-2007 season, Wilson will be working with newly-acquired free agents Curtis Brown and Mike Grier. Watch out for Wilson and his Sharks as forecasts include Pacific Conference dominance and decisive upsets echoing last year's post-season shut-down of the Vancouver Canucks.
  
THE STAR
  
Team captain and career Shark Patrick Marleau had a precocious start, a 1st-round draft pick (2nd overall). At 6'2, 220 lbs., the left-handed center has an auspicious career ahead of him, having surpassed the 300-point mark in just six seasons with the NHL. Marleau may not have the breakaway speed of legends Pavel Bure or Sergei Federov, but his even-handed passing and ability to read plays far outshines the obvious stats touted by today's media coverage. 
 
 THE TEAM
  
With marquis players like Hart Trophy-winner Joe Thornton and up-and-coming talent like Vesa Toskala, the Sharks' first 5 games indicated a general sense of gearing up for battle and an exciting season. Though plagued by quick-sand losing streaks like their team-defusing 10-game downer last November, the Sharks have the ability to make a lasting impression this year if they keep up their special teams, namely their power play-killing. Heavily reliant on their ability to clear the puck up-ice, however, The Sharks would be more formidable if they managed to keep their players out the penalty box.
 
 THE ARENA
  
Open to the public since 1993, HP Pavilion also known as the San Jose Arena is located off Highway 17 in downtown San Jose. The arena's capacity varies with the event the venue hosts, seating up to 17,480 hockey fans.
 
 

San Jose Sharks info

San Jose Sharks tickets come with a bite in the 2005-2006 NHL season. The defending Pacific Division Champion San Jose Sharks should have no problem filling the seats at Hewlett Packard Pavilion. The frenzy and excitement of fast-paced NHL action, and a run deep into the NHL Playoffs are waiting for those with San Jose Sharks tickets.

While there was plenty of free agent action around the NHL, the Sharks stayed away from the hoopla, preferring instead to build their team from within. While Sharks fans may have been disappointed in the lack of big-name signings, management believes they have enough talent already in the organization to be competitive. After all, the Sharks did come out on top in the Pacific Division with a 43-21-12-6 record. The Sharks were also good enough to reach the Western Conference Finals. With a few prospects already on hand ready to step up, the Sharks should once again challenge for a Western Conference playoff spot.

The Sharks have been to the NHL Playoffs in six of the last seven years. In 2004, San Jose Sharks ticket holders watched their team advance through the playoffs in an unlikely scenario for such a young franchise. In the first round, the Sharks needed only five games to dispatch the St. Louis Blues. Jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the 2nd round against the Colorado Avalanche, San Jose stumbled in Game 4, stumbled again in Game 5, but notched a 3-1 win on the Avalanche home court to reach the Western Conference Finals. The ride ended with the Sharks falling to the Calgary Flames in 6 games.

San Jose Sharks tickets have given fans a steady diet of improvement. If they stay the course, the Sharks should once again make major progress in 2005-06. With a coach that’s proven himself capable, a solid defense, and good strength on the front line, the Sharks are poised to break through. That means a trip to the Western Conference Finals and maybe a shot at the Stanley Cup for NHL fans lucky enough to reserve their Sharks tickets in advance. All in all, The SanJose sharks may be the team to beat in the NHL's Western Conference this year.