Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Sharks name stray cat that ran on ice after team captain

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The stray cat that ran on the ice before San Jose’s second-round series opener now has a name but is still looking for a permanent home.

The Sharks said Sunday that the black cat that appeared during warmups Friday night will now be called “Joe PAW-velski” in honour of San Jose captain Joe Pavelski.

The cat was recovered by arena staff after leaving the ice and will be sent to an animal shelter where it will undergo a full health examination and a microchip scan, to ensure it does not already have an owner.

If the cat is healthy and has no microchip, the Sharks say it will be put up for adoption.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles