Sharks to retire Marleau's No. 12 in February

The San Jose Sharks announced Thursday that Patrick Marleau's No. 12 will be retired in a ceremony on Feb. 25, 2023.

Marleau is the NHL's all-time leader in games played (1,779) and holds the Sharks franchise record in goals (522) and points (1,111). He is the first player in Sharks franchise history to have his jersey number raised to the rafters. 

An icon and a legend. Join us February 25, 2023 as we put Patrick Marleau's No. 12 in the rafters. ℹ️ → https://t.co/ToIHskJq6Q pic.twitter.com/We8X2MSygR

"As a little boy skating on a frozen pond, my dream was to play in the NHL. Never could I have imagined the honor of my jersey hanging in the rafters above the very ice that I played so many of my NHL games on," said Marleau. "I cannot begin to the describe the way I feel. I am truly grateful and thankful for this recognition, but also for being able to play in front of the great San Jose Sharks fans for so long. I'll miss doing so for the rest of my life. Thank you to the Sharks organization, my teammates throughout my career, and especially the fans for this honor of a lifetime. I can't wait to see you all on Feb. 25."

Marleau, 42, scored 566 goals and added 631 assists in his 23-year NHL career. He ranks 23rd all-time in goals, seventh in game-winning goals (109) and is 5oth in points.

"It is only fitting that the first San Jose Sharks player to receive the ultimate franchise recognition of having his number retired is Mr. San Jose Shark himself, Patrick Marleau" said Sharks President Jonathan Becher. "Patty symbolizes the Sharks franchise as much as our famous jersey crest and the color teal. We look forward to celebrating his amazing NHL legacy with Patrick's family, friends and his legions of fans, many of whom were