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The San Jose Sharks apologized Saturday after a pro-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appeared on the SAP Center video board as the organization celebrated Hispanic Heritage Night.
The message read “SJ Sharks fans LOVE ICE!! Get them Boyz!”
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The San Jose Sharks skate on the ice through 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 cruised to a 3-0 win against the Sharks.
“During the first intermission of tonight’s game, an offensively worded message that had been sent externally inadvertently appeared on the stadium scoreboard,” the team said. “Sharks Sports & Entertainment deeply regrets that this message, which does not meet the values of our organization, 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 SAP Center in San Jose on Oct. 18, 2025. (Neville E. Guardia/Image 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 region.
County officials stated that the raids have “created a climate of fear, leading to widespread disruption to daily life and adverse effects on our regional economy,” including lower workplace attendance, temporary or permanent business closures, and increased strain on schools, hospitals and places of worship.
A pro-ICE message prompted an apology from the Sharks. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
San José council members also approved a policy to require ICE agents to unmask during enforcement operations. The council approved the new mandate unanimously.
