{"id":207802,"date":"2026-03-06T19:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/207802\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:49:07","slug":"sharks-spotlight-vietnamese-community-of-san-jose-and-beyond-at-vietnamese-heritage-game-and-community-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/207802\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharks spotlight Vietnamese community of San Jose and beyond at Vietnamese Heritage game and community events"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Jose Sharks will host the Buffalo\u00a0Sabres\u00a0on March 19 at 7 p.m. at SAP Center for the organization\u2019s annual Vietnamese Heritage Game, celebrating the vibrant Vietnamese community of San Jose and the greater Bay Area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the days leading up to the game, the Sharks will partner with the Story Road Business Association to host a free community ball hockey clinic on March 14 from 9\u201311 a.m. at Grand Century Mall. Designed to introduce local youth to hockey in a fun and accessible way, the clinic reflects the\u00a0Sharks\u00a0ongoing commitment to growing the game across all communities.\u00a0\u00a0Those interested in participating can sign up here >\u00a0Give Ball Hockey a Try – Story Road, San Jose<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following the clinic at 11 a.m., the Sharks and Story Road Business Association will unveil new co-branded street pole banners along Story Road.\u00a0The banners connect\u00a0Highway\u00a0101,\u00a0the newly designated\u00a0Little\u00a0Saigon\u00a0Freeway\u00a0portion\u00a0to\u00a0the Story Road\u00a0businesses\u00a0in Little Saigon.\u00a0\u00a0The celebration will include community remarks and an appearance by Sharks mascot S.J. Sharkie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information about the clinic, visit nhl.com\/sharks\/community\/ball-hockey<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Space is limited!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vietnamese Heritage Game Highlights \u2013 March 19\u00a0<\/p>\n

The March 19 celebration at SAP Center will feature a variety of cultural performances and in-game recognitions, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pregame lion dance performance by the Golden Turtle Lion Dance Association at the South Bar\u00a0<\/p>\n

North\u00a0Concourse performances by the Sun Hing Dragon and Lion Dance Association pregame and first intermission with photo opportunities\u00a0during the\u00a0second\u00a0intermission\u00a0<\/p>\n

National anthem performed by Victoria Thuy Vi McDowell\u00a0<\/p>\n

First intermission Zamboni ride featuring\u00a0County Supervisor\u00a0Betty Duong\u00a0representing\u00a0the Tully Road and Eastridge Business Association\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Second intermission Zamboni ridees\u00a0featuring\u00a0City Council Member\u00a0Bien Doan\u00a0representing\u00a0the Story Road Business Association\u00a0members of the Story Road and Tully Road Business Associations\u00a0<\/p>\n

Local Bay Area artist Brandon J. Tam designed a special Vietnamese Heritage logo for the Sharks. The logo will be\u00a0showcased\u00a0throughout the game and featured on a limited-edition commemorative\u00a0puck.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fans\u00a0can\u00a0participate\u00a0in a Vietnamese Heritage friendship bracelet-making station on the concourse. Community information tables hosted by the Story Road and Tully Road\u00a0& Eastridge\u00a0Business Associations will also be available throughout the evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Announcing the Vietnamese Advisory Committee\u00a0<\/p>\n

In conjunction with Vietnamese Heritage Night, the Sharks are proud to announce the formation of a new Vietnamese Advisory Committee. The committee will collaborate with the organization to help ensure authentic representation and meaningful engagement across the Vietnamese community as the team continues to celebrate Vietnamese heritage and culture throughout the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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