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San Jose Sharks apologized Saturday after pro-US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appeared on the SAP Center's video board as the organization celebrated Hispanic Heritage Night.
The post read: “SJ Sharks fans LOVE ICE!! Get'em Boyz!
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The San Jose Sharks skate onto the ice through the Shark Head prior to their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at SAP Center on October 18, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Tearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The franchise released a statement on X as Pittsburgh Penguins ended with a victory over the Sharks with a score of 3:0.
“During the first break of today’s game, an offensive message sent from outside accidentally appeared on the scoreboard in the arena,” the team said. “Sharks Sports & Entertainment deeply regrets that this message, which does not align with our organization’s values, was not identified through 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 goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Brian Rust (17) while protected by San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Leddy (4) during the third period at SAP Center in San Jose on October 18, 2025. (Neville E. Gard/Imagn Images)
ICE enforcement in California has been a major topic of conversation over the past few months. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted for the ad a local emergency in response to agency activities in the region.
County officials said the raids “created an atmosphere of fear“resulting in widespread disruption to daily life and negative impacts on our regional economies,” including decreased workplace attendance, temporary or permanent business closures, and increased strain on schools, hospitals and places of worship.
The message in support of ICE prompted an apology from the Sharks. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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San Jose council members also approved a policy requiring ICE agents to unmask during enforcement operations. The Council adopted the new mandate unanimously.
Fox News' Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.
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