Sharks Sports & Entertainment, in conjunction with the National Hockey League, announced that enhanced security measures will be put in place when entering SAP Center at San Jose for San Jose Sharks games beginning Tuesday March 4, 2014 and continuing through the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fans are discouraged from bringing unnecessary items to Sharks games.

All guests are subject to metal detector screening, electronic wand screening and pat-down searches.

All bags are subject to search. Only small purses and baby bags will be permitted in SAP Center. Guests are encouraged to leave all unnecessary bags and other items at home or in their vehicle to expedite entrance to the building.

Expect delays entering SAP Center. To avoid lengthy delays, fans are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes earlier than normal.

These enhanced security measures are mandated by the National Hockey League and are in accordance with procedures already in place at NHL venues throughout the United States and Canada.