San Jose Sharks reporter
Curtis Pashelka
Curtis Pashelka is a Bay Area News Group sports reporter covering the San Jose Sharks for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. He has also worked as a general assignment reporter covering the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, motorsports, golf, college basketball and high school sports. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, he moved to the Bay Area in 1994 and began working full-time for Bay Area News Group in 2000. Curtis attended Diablo Valley College and San Francisco State University.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Expertise: Professional hockey, baseball and basketball, golf, high school sports, motorsports
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![Carl Grundstrom was acquired by the San Jose Sharks from the Los Angeles Kings on June 27 for defenseman Kyle Burroughs. Carl Grundstrom was acquired by the San Jose Sharks from the Los Angeles Kings on June 27 for defenseman Kyle Burroughs.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-L-SHARKS-0723-01.jpg?w=132)
Sharks winger, sent packing by L.A., hopes for more opportunity in San Jose
Carl Grundstrom was acquired by the San Jose Sharks from the Los Angeles Kings on June 27 for defenseman Kyle Burroughs.
![Former San Jose Sharks captain and Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski on Monday released a heartfelt letter of appreciation Former San Jose Sharks captain and Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski on Monday released a heartfelt letter of appreciation](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BNG-L-SHARKS-0509-142.jpg?w=126)
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Ex-Sharks captain Pavelski reveals his favorite moment in San Jose
Former San Jose Sharks captain and Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski on Monday released a heartfelt letter of appreciation
![San Jose Sharks might be in the market for another goalie, and does Joe Pavelski belong in the Hockey Hall of Fame? San Jose Sharks might be in the market for another goalie, and does Joe Pavelski belong in the Hockey Hall of Fame?](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BNG-L-SHARKS-0407-14.jpg?w=126)
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Sharks thoughts: Is it time for a reunion with Martin Jones?
San Jose Sharks might be in the market for another goalie, and does Joe Pavelski belong in the Hockey Hall of Fame?
![San Jose Sharks signed Alexander Wennberg to a two-year, $10 million deal on July 1 San Jose Sharks signed Alexander Wennberg to a two-year, $10 million deal on July 1](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-Z-WENNBERG-0701-1.jpg?w=132)
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Sharks’ Wennberg explains why coming to San Jose ‘felt perfect’
San Jose Sharks signed Alexander Wennberg to a two-year, $10 million deal on July 1
![Former San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski said Tuesday that he’s retiring as an NHL player Former San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski said Tuesday that he’s retiring as an NHL player](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BNG-L-PAVELSKI-0110-1.jpg?w=132)
Former Sharks captain Pavelski retires, says he spoke with GM Grier
Former San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski said Tuesday that he’s retiring as an NHL player
![Manfred tried to alleviate any concerns about big leaguers baking in the state capital, saying a new artificial turf surface at the A’s temporary home will have a hydration element to help keep players cool. Manfred tried to alleviate any concerns about big leaguers baking in the state capital, saying a new artificial turf surface at the A’s temporary home will have a hydration element to help keep players cool.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/202212061618TMS_____MNGTRPUB_SPORTS-MLB-COMMISSIONER-ROB-MANFRED-CONFIDENT-ORIOLES-1-BZ5.jpg?w=140)
MLB commissioner Manfred talks A’s owner Fisher, scorching Sacramento heat, and Oakland
Manfred tried to alleviate any concerns about big leaguers baking in the state capital, saying a new artificial turf surface at the A’s temporary home will have a hydration element...
![Ryane Clowe’s new job as an assistant general manager with the San Jose Sharks was one he did not necessarily see coming. Ryane Clowe’s new job as an assistant general manager with the San Jose Sharks was one he did not necessarily see coming.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-L-CLOWE-0712-1.jpg?w=111)
Ryane Clowe explains why he came back to the San Jose Sharks
Ryane Clowe’s new job as an assistant general manager with the San Jose Sharks was one he did not necessarily see coming.
![After sour ending to time with Dallas Stars, Ty Dellandrea happy for change of scenery with San Jose Sharks After sour ending to time with Dallas Stars, Ty Dellandrea happy for change of scenery with San Jose Sharks](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-Z-DELLANDREA-0712-5.jpg?w=124)
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New Sharks forward, who learned from Joe Pavelski, eager for fresh start in San Jose
After sour ending to time with Dallas Stars, Ty Dellandrea happy for change of scenery with San Jose Sharks
![The San Jose Sharks have signed restricted free agent defenseman Ty Emberson to a one-year, $950,000 contract The San Jose Sharks have signed restricted free agent defenseman Ty Emberson to a one-year, $950,000 contract](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BNG-Z-SHARKS-1130-4.jpg?w=132)
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San Jose Sharks sign RFA defenseman to one-year deal
The San Jose Sharks have signed restricted free agent defenseman Ty Emberson to a one-year, $950,000 contract
![San Jose Sharks roster overhaul continued this offseason with several new additions to organization San Jose Sharks roster overhaul continued this offseason with several new additions to organization](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-SHARKS-0618-8.jpg?w=122)
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Sharks mailbag: Should Grier swing big and go after top-tier goalie prospect?
San Jose Sharks roster overhaul continued this offseason with several new additions to organization