SJ Shark and future HOF'er Jeremy Roenick Rocks Los Gatos!

On October 10, 2008, American hockey legend Jeremy Roenick made a very special signing appearance at Sports Gallery Los Gatos.

Jeremy Shaffer Roenick, a native of Boston, MA, is a nine-time NHL All-Star. Finishing his career with the San Jose Sharks, Jeremy made his NHL debut on October 6, 1988 with the Chicago Blackhawks. Since that date, Jeremy has laced up his skates for the Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Kings as well as the Sharks. Jeremy has also played on numerous USA teams including winning the silver medal-winning squad at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. And on November 10, 2007, while playing for the Sharks, Jeremy made US hockey history by becoming only the 3rd American in history to score 500 career NHL goals. On January 10, 2008, Roenick's 503rd goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks placed him 2nd on the list of all-time American born NHL career goals, trailing only Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars. Jeremy has not only brought veteran leadership to the talented Sharks but he's also playing some terrific hockey at the twilight of his fabulous NHL career. Just check out his inspired two-goal, two-assist performance in Game 7 of the 2007-08 Stanley Cup Playoffs vs. the Calgary Flames for proof. Jeremy is simply one of the greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Signing for over two hours and with music provided by NOS, Jeremy's appearance was one of our best signings ever. The store was packed as Jeremy chatted and joked with fans, posed for photos, and signed all kind of items. It is not hard to see why Jeremy is a fan favorite everywhere he plays. He's certainly won the hearts of Sharks (and Sports Gallery) fans after just one season in San Jose.

Check out our photos from this special event below. And please visit sportsgalleryweb.com in the future for information on upcoming in-store appearances and signings.

Thanks to Jeremy for an unforgettable appearance. And most of all thanks to all the terrific Sharks fans that made this such a memorable evening in Los Gatos.