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The San Jose Sharks apologized Saturday after a pro-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) message appeared on the SAP Center video screen as the organization celebrated Hispanic Heritage Night.
The post read “SJ Sharks fans LOVE ICE!! Get them Boyz!”
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The San Jose Sharks skate onto the ice across the Shark Head before the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at SAP Center on October 18, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The franchise released a statement on X as the Pittsburgh Penguins earned a 3-0 victory over the Sharks.
“During the first intermission of tonight’s game, an offensive message that had been submitted from outside was inadvertently posted on the arena scoreboard,” the team said. “Sharks Sports & Entertainment deeply regrets that this message, which does not align with our organization’s values, was not detected during our standard review process.
“The Sharks organization sincerely apologizes for this oversight and we are actively working to determine the origin of the message.”
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San Jose Sharks goalie Alex Nedeljkovic (33) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) while being defended by San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Leddy (4) during the third period at the SAP Center in San Jose on October 18, 2025. (Neville E. Guard/Imagn Images)
ICE enforcement in California has been a major topic of conversation in recent months. In Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors voted to declare a local state of emergency in response to the agency’s operations in the area.
County officials said the raids have “created a climate of fear, resulting in widespread disruptions to daily life and negative impacts on our regional economy,” including reduced attendance at workplaces, temporary or permanent business closures and increased pressure on schools, hospitals and places of worship.
A pro-ICE post sparked an apology from the Sharks. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
San Jose City Council members also approved a policy to force ICE agents to unmask themselves during enforcement operations. The council adopted the new mandate unanimously.
