This was my first trip to San Jose,and first time in a hockey arena other than the Honda Center (Ducks fan).Let me begin by saying;the gorgeous arena,located just a few dozen yards from where I got off the train,provides great sight of the action even from near the top.The fans were passionate,displayed so much knowledge and love of the game,and helped give that particular game a playoff atmosphere,even though it was in November,just a month into the season.They do so many things in tune with the team (playing 'Jaws Theme',the fans making shark chomping gestures on the PP,the SUPER cool way the team skates onto the ice through this cool shark mouth,the arena nickname 'The Shark Tank'),I just love the way they keep up that theme.One minor complaint,although I don't blame them;I don't think programs were free,which Honda Center does,but I guess since San Jose actually cares about hockey,unlike Anaheim,it makes sense.Overall,the Shark Tank puts Honda Center and Duck fans to shame.
HP Pavilion At San Jose @
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- Thu, Nov 12, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Tough one...Seeing S.J Sharkie ride a quad onto center ice was uber-cool.I guess just any time they scored;the place went berzerk! @