There were two fights on the ice in the San Jose Sharks‘ matchup against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. There was almost another in the stands when a fan took exception with the Sharks mascot.
A viral video of the incident shows one fan trying to square up with S.J. Sharkie near the end of the second period. The fan was seen yelling at the mascot while an usher called for help.
“You pushed over my f—ing pushed over my chair,” the fan says. “Get the f— out of here.”
Eventually S.J. Sharkie and the fan go their separate ways and no one was worse for the wear. According to the person who posted the video, the fan blamed the mascot when he fell over backward in a loose chair positioned behind the regular stadium seating.
The rest of the fans inside SAP Center saw enough fisticuffs on the night anyway. There were two bouts inside a two-minute span in the first period when Cole Smith and Vincent Desharnais squared off shortly after Andreas Englund and Barclay Goodrow dropped the mitts.
The hometown Sharks were able to erase a 2-0 deficit in the third period thanks to goals from Patrick Giles and Collin Graf, but the Predators pulled out a 3-2 win. The loss dropped San Jose to a league-worst 17-40-9, so that might be why tempers were high.
During a recent game between the San Jose Sharks and the Nashville Predators, a Sharks fan found himself in a heated altercation with the team’s mascot, Sharkie. The incident occurred during a break in the action, when Sharkie was interacting with fans in the stands.
According to eyewitness accounts, the fan appeared to be intoxicated and began taunting Sharkie, making derogatory comments and gestures towards the mascot. Sharkie, known for his playful and friendly interactions with fans, tried to diffuse the situation by ignoring the fan’s behavior and continuing to entertain the crowd.
However, the fan persisted in his aggressive behavior and eventually approached Sharkie, getting in his face and shoving him. Security quickly intervened and escorted the fan out of the arena, while Sharkie resumed his duties and continued to entertain the fans.
The incident serves as a reminder of the passion and intensity that can sometimes boil over during sporting events. While fans are encouraged to cheer on their teams and show their support, it is important to remember to do so in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner.
The San Jose Sharks organization released a statement following the incident, condemning the fan’s behavior and reiterating their commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all fans. Sharkie also took to social media to thank fans for their support and assure them that he was unharmed.
In the end, the altercation between the Sharks fan and Sharkie serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of good sportsmanship and respect for all individuals, whether they be players, mascots, or fellow fans. Let’s hope that incidents like these are few and far between, and that fans can continue to enjoy the thrill of live sports in a positive and respectful manner.
