SAN JOSE, CA - Prior to the team's Sept. 27 preseason game at SAP Center, the San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) will welcome fans back to Sharks Territory with the inaugural Sharks Fan Fest presented by YP, the go-to local search destination for more than 80 million people across the U.S. The event, scheduled to operate inside and outside of SAP Center (@SAPCenter), is slated from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Several exciting activities are planned for fans, including the rare chance to watch a Sharks practice at SAP Center, an opportunity to take photos with the Shark Head on the ice, Sharks player and alumni autograph stations, and player, coach and alumni roundtable sessions on the Comcast SportsNet California and KFOX stages, moderated by the new Sharks broadcast team. In addition, arena concession stands will be open for food and beverage.

Outside of SAP Center, music will entertain attendees and the Kids Zone will offer young fans face painting, inflatable activities, carnival games, as well as many other family-friendly options.

Along with fun and games, the Sharks Store will be open, offering fans all the latest Sharks gear.

The Sharks Fan Fest presented by YP event is free of charge. To reserve free tickets, visit sjsharks.com/fanfest. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a 2014-15 Sharks schedule poster.

SAP Center doors will open at 9:15 a.m. and complimentary parking will be available in SAP Center's A, B and C parking lots. Fans should enter through SAP Center's South Entrance, located at the corner of West Santa Clara Street and Autumn Street.

Outside activities are subject to change, weather permitting. A full schedule of events and activities will be posted at sjsharks.com/fanfest as details are finalized.

Later that evening at 5 p.m., the Sharks will host the Anaheim Ducks for their first 2014 preseason game at SAP Center.

Tickets for game are available at the SAP CENTER TICKET OFFICE, ALL TICKETMASTER TICKET CENTERS (including select Walmart stores), CHARGE BY PHONE at 1-800-745-3000 and online at WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM/SANJOSESHARKS.

In addition, you can get access to tickets for the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ featuring the Sharks and Los Angeles Kings outdoors at Levi's Stadium by purchasing Full Season Tickets or a 10-game SharkPak. For more information, click here or call 408-999-5757.

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