2012-13 Media Guide - NHL.com

MINOR PRO AFFILIATEThe San Francisco Bulls, members of the ECHL —America’s premier “AA” hockey league — have becomeSan Jose’s ECHL affiliate for their inaugural season.“The Sharks are very excited to add the San FranciscoBulls as our ECHL development affiliate,” said SJ SharksAssistant GM Wayne Thomas. “Our organizations share thesame passion to put a strong, competitive product on theice, as well as being an active member in our shared BayArea communities. Having our prospects develop in closeproximity to our club in San Jose while playing for a firstclassorganization will serve them well moving forward intheir professional careers.”“Today is a landmark day in SF Bulls history,” said Bulls President and Head Coach Pat Curcio. “Tobecome affiliated with the San Jose Sharks is a goal we’ve had since we founded the team last year.We look forward to developing young prospects in the San Jose Sharks system that will ultimatelymake an impact in the AHL and NHL in the near future. Our ultimate goal is to help the Sharks win achampionship.”WORCESTER SHARKSThe SF Bulls enter their first season in the ECHL, having been founded in October of 2011. The Bullsmark the return of professional ice hockey to San Francisco for the first time in over 16 years. They willplay their home games at the legendary Cow Palace, the home of the San Jose Sharks for their first twoseasons from 1991-93.SAN FRANCISCO BULLS2600 Geneva Ave.Daly City, Calif. 94014(415) 469-9683www.sfbulls.comOPERATIONS STAFFPresident/Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat CurcioCEO ..................................................................Joe WagonerCFO ..............................................................Angela BatinovichCMO ...............................................................Marlena ArandaDirector of Media Relations/Broadcaster ....................................Jason LockhartMISCELLANEOUSRadio Flagship Station ............................................KNBR 680 AM/1050 AMColors ........................................................Orange, Black and GoldHome Ice ...............................................................Cow PalaceCapacity ................................................................... 8,500402 2012-13 SAN JOSE SHARKS ORGANIZATION GUIDEWORCESTER SHARKS