News from the San Jose Sports Authority
NHL All-Star Edition
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The San Jose Sports Authority is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the City of San Jose’s economic development, visibility and civic pride through sports.
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“Howe” I will always remember NHL All-Star Game
How exciting is it to be a San Jose Sharks hockey fan! Sharks fan have had the opportunity to be a part of the 2015 NHL Stadium Series, the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals and now the NHL All-Star Game returns to the Shark Tank at the SAP Center in San Jose!
The San Jose Sports Authority are extremely thankful to the National Hockey League for selecting San Jose to host the 2019 NHL All-Star game, home of the best fans in the league. The San Jose Sports Authority and the San Jose Sharks are thrilled to partner with the NHL to welcome the hockey world to the Capital of Silicon Valley for an incredible week of celebrating the sport of hockey.
We hope you can take the time to visit downtown San Jose and see how Plaza de Cesar Chavez and the Circle of Palms have been transformed to a hockey fantasy land! From the amazing display of the giant NHL All-Star Player pucks illuminated throughout the Plaza, or to take a selfie in front to the NHLALLSTARS art display or to be a kid again and lace-up a pair of skates to glide on the ice under the palm trees at our spectacular NHL All-Star Downtown Ice rink … there is something for everyone to create a unique and memorable experience of the NHL All-Star Week in San Jose.
I was fortunate to attend the 1997 NHL All-Star Game in San Jose. As memorable as the game was with our very own Owen Nolan scoring a hat-trick with his incredible “called shot” to beat Dominik Hasek, nothing can top the thrill for me than when I arrived at my seat to see Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe, in the seat directly in front of me! He was the most generous and gracious person you can meet, taking the time to greet everyone around him and shake your hand. As great as he was on the ice, he was even better off the ice … just like so many members of the San Jose Sharks.
I hope you enjoy all the NHL has to offer this week in San Jose and I look forward to hearing of your memorable moment!
Thank you for your support!
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The NHL's mid-season showcase at SAP Center will include the NHL All-Star Skills Competition at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 25 and the NHL All-Star Game at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 26.
"We look forward to welcoming the world's greatest hockey players to San Jose for the 2019 NHL All-Star Game," said Mayor Sam Liccardo. "On behalf of our entire city, I look forward to working with the Sharks and the NHL to create a special experience for the thousands of rabid hockey fans who will be in San Jose for this marquee event."
"All-Star Weekend brings the NHL family together in celebration of our sport," said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. "Our players, our teams, our fans and our partners gather around a number of very special events and activities, and our host city steps into a bright world-wide spotlight. In 2019, our stars will display their skills and the City of San Jose, SAP Center at San Jose and the Sharks will showcase their hospitality. We're looking forward to a terrific All-Star Weekend in San Jose".
This marks the second time that San Jose will host the league's top talent showcase, featuring the superstars of the National Hockey League. The previous event, the 47th NHL All-Star Game, was held on January 18, 1997.
The 2019 game will feature a variety of free public events and private VIP parties throughout San Jose and the surrounding region. Downtown San Jose will be the epicenter for all of the NHL’s free public activities, which are listed below.
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2019 NHL Fan Fair presented by SAP at the San Jose Convention Center
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The National Hockey League will transform the San Jose McEnery Convention Center into 175,000 square feet of interactive hockey fun during NHL Fan Fair presented by SAP, January 24-27, 2019.
As the official fan festival of the
2019 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend
, NHL Fan Fair will offer hockey fans of all ages four days of family friendly hockey interactive games and attractions, special appearances, trophy and memorabilia displays, live TV and radio broadcasts and dozens of other dynamic activities. All attractions will be included with the price of admission. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience where you can:
- Check out the NHL Trophy Showcase and take a picture* with the greatest trophy in sports, the Stanley Cup
- Meet and greet legends of the game as NHL players past and present sign autographs*
- Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit featuring "The San Jose Sharks and the History of Hockey in Northern California"
- Test your hockey skills in the NHL All-Star Skills Zone
- Meet the NHL Mascots
- Visit the Kids Zone designed for hockey's youngest fans
- Create your own personalized hockey trading card* and collect rare hockey memorabilia at the 2019 NHL All-Star Trading Card & Memorabilia Show presented by Upper Deck
- Spend some time sharing memories and insights with current and former NHL players and hockey insiders during Q&A sessions inside the NHL Fan Fair Theater*
- Find your NHL All-Star souvenir! Shop officially licensed NHL All-Star merchandise as well as 31 team assortments at All-Star Weekend's flagship store, located within NHL Fan Fair
- And much, much more…
Schedule:
Thurs, Jan 24: 5 pm - 10pm
Fri, Jan 25: 5pm - 10pm
Sat, Jan 26: 10am - 5pm
Sun, Jan 27: 10am - 4pm
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A special appearance by the Stanley Cup will take place at the Rotunda at San Jose City Hall on Tues., Jan. 22 from Noon- 4 p.m. The event is
FREE
to fans of all ages. San Jose City Hall is located at 200 E. Santa Clara Street between Fourth and Sixth Streets in downtown San Jose. Large crowds are expected to attend this event. Attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly in order to see the greatest championship trophy in all of sports.
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The iconic outdoor ice rink situated at the Circle of Palms in downtown San Jose will stay open through Sun., Jan. 27 as part of the Honda NHL All-Star Weekend celebration. Youth hockey fans who visit NHL Downtown Ice wearing the jersey of their favorite NHL team will skate for free over the NHL All-Star Weekend. For more information and for a rink schedule, click
here
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Oversized, three-dimensional NHL All-Star Player pucks will line the path to SAP Center at San Jose. Fans can follow the path of the All-Stars starting at the McEnery Convention Center, through the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, along the NHL Downtown Ice Rink, to the palm trees of Arena Green, and finally to the front doors of SAP Center. The 34 pucks throughout downtown San Jose will provide photo opportunities for fans of all ages as they search for their favorite 2019 All-Star players and will contribute to the festive atmosphere surrounding the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Week in San Jose.
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Fans can have their photo taken in official NHL All-Star gear with the “Look Like a Pro” display. Two life-size figures will be dressed in NHL All-Star gear and fans will have the opportunity to “put their heads” above the pads for a photo as a Pro. Visit the display at the NHL All-Star Downtown Ice in the Circle of Palms.
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#NHLALLSTAR & Official NHL All-Star Apparel
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While visiting Plaza de Cesar Chavez capture your NHL All-Star moment with a photo in front of the giant #NHLALLSTARS art display and then gear-up at the Fanatics Merchandise Trailer - from Thursday January 24 - Sunday January 27.
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More Information
To learn more about events and activations surrounding the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend in San Jose, fans can check out NHL.com/AllStar or download the NHL Fan Access App.
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