By: Curtis Pashelka
The first home game of the San Jose Sharks' eagerly anticipated 2026-27 season will be on Thursday, Oct. 1, against the Florida Panthers, the NHL announced on Wednesday.


Curtis Pashelka is a sports reporter at Bay Area News Group, covering the San Jose Sharks for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. With a diverse background in sports journalism, he has reported on various topics including Major League Sports, competitive sports, and sports marketing, reflecting his deep engagement with the sports community. Curtis has been featured in multiple publications, including the Idaho Statesman and Miami Herald.
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Curtis Pashelka's coverage primarily focuses on sports, particularly ice hockey and the San Jose Sharks. His articles often provide event coverage and evolving stories related to the team's performance, injuries, and losing streaks.
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