NHL: San Jose Sharks at home … in Arizona

The San Jose Sharks confirmed on Saturday that they will play their first two home games at the Gila River Arena, home of the Arizona Coyotes, due to COVID-19.

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The California squad has already used the Glendale City Amphitheater in December and January for their training camp. The building will be “loaned” to him again on 1^is and on February 3 in a two-game series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Remember that the Sharks are unable to use their own infrastructure because of the measures imposed by the county of Santa Clara. Public health has banned contact sports there, while the number of daily cases of COVID-19 infections continues to climb.

“We feel that we have put significant precautions in place, including daily COVID-19 testing for athletes and staff, to allow us to return to play games at SAP Center, while not exposing the community to additional risks to his health, “Sharks president Jonathan Becher said in a statement.

“In our discussions over the past few months with county officials, we have shared our detailed plans for returning to the game and hope that we can find practical solutions to this difficult situation very soon,” he added.

Before their first home games, the Sharks will have played their first eight away games. After five games, the team shows a record of two wins and three losses.

Plans for the remaining home parties of the club on February 13 and 15 will be announced in the coming weeks.

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