Hockey - San Jose Shark Fans Gifts - Pages, Pucks and Pantry

Back in the early 90's it was woeful to be a Sharks fan. Not because the team really sucked back then and lost more games than I care to think about. No, it was hard being a Sharks fan because there was nothing out there to let us scream our fandom. Except for a few clothing items and the same generic stuff you found at every kiosk in The Tank, if you found any hockey related items at all they usually had something to do with the Rangers. Don't. Even. Go. There.

I can remember road trips to watch the Sharks play in Canada and being amazed at all the different kind of products that carried the Edmonton Oilers logo or had Calgary Flames plastered all over it. I,ahem, still have boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese or Jello Pudding with Sharks players on the packaging because, well, you know you'll never find that kind of stuff here.

These days it is getting easier to find hockey related stuff in general, but I was totally blown away when I went to Amazon.com and checked out Sharks related "Home and Garden" items. Wow! Too bad I no longer work in a cubicle that is surrounded and plastered with Shark related items. Nor do I have a section in my current home that is filled with all things Shark (and just so we're clear, I consider that a temporary situation as at some point there will be a "game" room filled with teal, trust me). So herein is my list of Shark items I would covet should I want to have my home completely decorated in all things Sharks. Maybe you'll be able to find a gift for your local Sharks fan!

Please Note: A lot of the items Amazon is selling are "third party". I can't vouch for any of these items as to quality. No I am not asking for any of these items for Christmas. There are many other places to find Sharks related goodies, this is just about what Amazon currently lists.

Stained Glass Lamp - They actually have several different lamps, one that is just teal and clear glass which is pretty cool, along with Tiffany style lamps that would work over pool tables or a room with a bar. Note the photo of what looks like a football team next to the lamp. Epic fail.

Sheet Set, Comforter Set - The sheet set is a bit deceiving in that the sheets say "Go Team", there is no logo on the sheets. The logo is on the pillowcases. Sets come in full and queen. The comforter set comes with a Sharks logo comforter and two pillowcases with the logo (looks like the same white ones that come with the sheet set). A comforter or bedspread and pillowcases can also be ordered separately. A teal bed skirt that matches the decor is available along with throw pillows and shams that have logos.

Shower Curtain - For those fans that have been ordered to keep all their Sharks memorabilia into one small bathroom area LOL.

Pet Jersey - I wonder if Tiggher would allow us to put her in this? Uh, no, I think not. But still. If I had a little dog? Oh they would so be wearing this!

Let's Go Traffic Light - For your tv room...or the bedroom. You figure it out.

Valance and Curtains - Teal curtains, with a logo on the valance. This would go along with your complete bedding set, your Sharks rug and would look great should you paint your entire bedroom black.

Doormat - This actually looks pretty cool but I would beware if you found it outside someones bedroom door.

Personalized Pub Print - Oh man, this brings back memories of Paddy's and how we all wanted to own our own pub once it was closed.

Home Theater Recliner - I can so see sitting in this, watching away games on TV, with a beverage of choice, just kicking back, watching the Sharks...ah, the good life.

Salt and Pepper Shakers - Who knew!!?

Serving Bowl Set - To go with your Salt and Pepper Shakers.

Chip and Dip Set - To add to your kitchen collection

Ulti-Mat - We could have used this when we used to go to Giants baseball games decked out in our Sharks jerseys, flying a Sharks flag so those coming to meet us for tailgating would find us easily.

Fan Zone Floor Stand - Wonder if this would work outside my house to keep people from parking in my spot?

Photo Coasters - Actually, I do think these are kinda cool. If you have photos of yourself with hockey players, at a game, or gasp, kissing the Stanley Cup (Someday. Please.)

Fireplace Screen - A fireplace screen? Really? Someone would order that? Wait. No, don't even go there....

Padded Bar Stool to go with your Pub Table.

Candy Jar - Actually, if I was a Shark fanatic, I could see putting all my game ticket stubs in here instead of candy.

Piggy Bank - To save up enough money to actually be able to afford to go to a Sharks game.

Door Knocker - So those entering your house are warned beforehand about the Sharks extravaganza they are about to enter.

And last but not least, a Framed Kyle McLaren San Jose Sharks Photograph. Go look at. No really, you have to go check it out. Funny, maybe those guys did play for the Sharks back in the 90's? Grin. Reminds me of that Sandis/not Sandis hockey card years ago.

Again, a lot of these products are being sold by third party retailers which means you do not get the same sort of service or guarantees that amazon gives.

Now if I could just find more Sharks logo wrapping paper. Great way to wrap Christmas presents but I haven't come across any in years.

Comments

That "Kyle McLaren" pic is hilarious!!

Posted by: Miranda | December 02, 2009 at 02:43 PM

Excellent! A Sharks bedspread and pillow set... that's pretty hardcore! And it's stupid how much I want that door-knocker. WTF is up with that not-a-Mclaren-photo?? LOL... but seriously, I think if I was in the market for a DOORMAT, I'd want one with the Anaheim Ducks logo. Just so I could really enjoy wiping my feet on it :D

Posted by: Arch | December 03, 2009 at 06:47 PM

So which is your favorite of the lot? What can't you live without? There is so much I want for my Shark collection. I have no place to put anything but I still want them. Oh well!

Posted by: Mom | December 03, 2009 at 07:52 PM