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"This is a tremendous honor for our organization and shows our dedication to constantly finding ways to improve our fans' experience," said John Tortora, Chief Operating Officer of the San Jose Sharks. "I thank our hockey department, specifically General Manager Doug Wilson and Head Coach Peter DeBoer, for supporting our game presentation efforts and our players for their great performance on the ice."
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"We made improving the fan experience at Sharks games a focus over the past two years and this award is a tremendous recognition of those efforts. The work was a product of teamwork between our event presentation department, our SJSHARKS Production team, SAP Center staff and our marketing department," added Tortora. "Ultimately, we strive to offer our fans the best game experience in sports, but at the same time, the atmosphere at SAP Center would not be the same without the unrivaled passion of our fans. They should be recognized as well."
This marks the first time the NHL franchise has won a Golden Matrix Award. The Sharks were also a nominee for Best Special Occasion Video for their
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