Hockey legend Gordie Howe died on Friday morning and tonight, in the first NHL game played since his death, the Sharks are paying their respects.
#9RIP pic.twitter.com/hqUan7vsK2
— #TurnUpTheTank (@SanJoseSharks) June 12, 2016
San Jose has used giveaway t-shirts to make symbols and messages throughout the series, but it’s nice to see them make a broad gesture given that tonight will be the last time hockey will be played at SAP Center for a few months.
You can read more about Howe and his legacy all across SB Nation, but going to Winging It In Motown is a good place to start.