SAN JOSE — One night before the Sharks retire Patrick Marleau’s No. 12, raising it to the rafters at SAP Center, the team is hosting a charity game featuring several notable alumni at Tech CU Arena on Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Marleau will become the first player in Sharks history to have his number permanently retired at the downtown arena, with a ceremony taking place prior to the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 25.
Former Sharks and NHL players who, as of Monday, were expected to attend include Curtis Brown, Ryane Clowe, Adam Graves, Mike Grier, Scott Hannan, Dany Heatley, Bret Hedican, Shawn Heins, Kelly Hrudey, Evgeni Nabokov, Owen Nolan, Scott Parker, Tom Pederson, Mike Ricci, Scott Thornton, Devin Setoguchi, Mark Smith, Joel Ward and Tommy Wingels.
Other former players could also be added later to the list of attendees.
Marleau, 43, is the franchise’s all-time leader in regular season games played (1,607), goals (522), and points (1,111). Marleau became the NHL’s all-time leader in games played, dressing for his 1,768th game and passing Gordie Howe, on April 19, 2021, when the Sharks played the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
Marleau ranks 23rd all-time with 566 goals and is 51st all-time with 1,197 points, as he finished his career with 1,779 games played. He announced his retirement on May 10 of last year, and the Sharks announced on July 28 they would retire Marleau’s No. 12.
Members of Sharks365 and The Battery, which is the Barracuda’s special club for season ticket holders, can purchase tickets to the event for $25 starting on Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Tickets for the general public cost $35 and go on sale on Jan. 20.
Per the Sharks, a limited number of VIP tickets will also be available for purchase, which will include a premium ticket location, food, and beverage throughout the game, as well as a post-game reception with the Sharks legends.
All net proceeds will be donated to The Sharks Foundation and the Sharks Alumni Foundation.
More details, including ceremony timing and other special announcements, will be announced in the coming weeks, the Sharks said.
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