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San Jose Sharks put wild new spin on the ‘shoey’ for season opener to fans drunken delight

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 2). San Jose Sharks put wild new spin on the ‘shoey’ for season opener to fans drunken delight. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/02/sports/sharks-wild-spin-shoey-season-opener-fans-drunken-delight/

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For the start of the NHL season, the San Jose Sharks introduced a novelty beer mug shaped like a hockey skate at SAP Center during Opening Weekend celebrations on October 1. The event featured entertainment and fan activations alongside the debut of this souvenir item. On opening night, the Sharks won their first game in overtime against the Florida Panthers with Luca Cagnoni scoring the winning goal.

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On Thursday, October 1, the San Jose Sharks kicked off their new NHL season at SAP Center with a series of fan-friendly events and souvenirs. Among the highlights was the introduction of the Draft Beer Skate, a novelty mug shaped like a hockey skate that fans could purchase during pregame festivities. The team also won their first game against the Florida Panthers in an exciting 4-3 overtime victory, with Luca Cagnoni scoring his first NHL goal to seal the win. Following this victory, San Jose will face off against the Los Angeles Kings in their second matchup of the season.

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A new NHL season is underway and the San Jose Sharks unveiled what is poised to be a very popular souvenir vessel amongst fans. asserted

what → unveil → fans

The Draft Beer Skate is one of the team’s new specialty and souvenir items to debut this year. asserted

Skate → debut → items

The design features a black novelty mug shaped like a 3D hockey skate, with teal laces and the Sharks logo. asserted

design → feature → laces

It features a flat grey blade-holder base so it can rest stably on surfaces. asserted

it → feature → surfaces

At Opening Weekend celebrations, fans were able to purchase the new vessel at SAP Center. asserted

fans → purchase → Center

The festivities, which kicked off Thursday, Oct. 1, included special pregame entertainment, improved in-arena presentation elements and several fan activations throughout SAP Center The Sharks recorded their first win of the season against the Florida Panthers in thrilling 4-3 overtime victory. asserted

Sharks → kick → victory

Luca Cagnoni scored his first NHL goal to give the Sharks the overtime win. asserted

Cagnoni → score → win

Next, San Jose will host the Los Angeles Kings for its second matchup of the season. asserted

Jose → host → season

San Jose Sharks put wild new spin on the ‘shoey’ for season opener to fans drunken delight

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