SJHN Daily: City of San Jose Declares Feb. 25 Patrick Marleau Day, Sharks Want Finnish D-Man Pulli?

San Jose Sharks legend Patrick Marleau will have his jersey retired on Feb. 25.

It also will be Patrick Marleau Day in the city of San Jose, San Jose mayor Matt Mahan proclaimed on Wednesday. As part of this celebration, Mahan also announced that on Feb. 23, he will host a celebration at City Hall at 1 PM to honor Mr. Shark’s 23-year career.

The special ceremony will include a flag raising and a press conference with Marleau, Mahan, and San Jose Sharks president Jonathan Becher.

As for Marleau’s jersey retirement on the 25th, the festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. before the Sharks face off against the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 PM.

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Patrick Marleau’s No.12 Jersey Retirement is right around the corner 🦈

Join us at the Tank as we honor Mr. San Jose Shark with a night full of festivities. Doors open early & we can’t wait to see you there!@Zoom | #12ForeverTeal pic.twitter.com/8r1mgfBpON

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) February 16, 2023

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Eight points in his last six games.

🔥 Barabanov is on a HEATER! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rhpZsK1jRL

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) February 17, 2023

Lots of fun happening this Saturday! We'll be in San Jose and Pittsburgh on Feb. 18 and can't wait to spread the mission of BGHC during this important month.

Send us photos or videos of the fun you're having using either #BGHCSJ or #BGHCPitt! 🏒 pic.twitter.com/n2W5qFBDbt

— Black Girl Hockey Club (@BlackGirlHockey) February 15, 2023

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