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For their first two seasons, the Sharks played at the Cow Palace in Daly City, just outside San Francisco, a facility that the NHL and the Seals had rejected in 1967.

Pat Falloon was their first draft choice, and led the team in points during their first season.

George Kingston was their first coach during their first two seasons.

Though the 1991 – 92 roster consisted primarily of NHL journeymen, minor leaguers and rookies, the Sharks had at least one notable player when they acquired 14-year veteran and former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Doug Wilson from the Chicago Blackhawks on September 6, 1991.

Wilson was named the team's first captain and All-Star representative in the inaugural season.

The Sharks, however, did not perform as well during their first two seasons – the 71 losses in 1992 – 93 is an NHL record, and they also suffered a 17-game losing streak, while winning just 11 games and earning a mere 24 points in the standings.

Kingston was fired following the end of the 1992 – 93 season.