So much has changed in San Jose since the Sharks first came to the city in 1993. Its population has spiked to more than 1 million, the median home price is around $1 million, and the SAP Center (aka the Shark Tank) isn't the only development getting attention anymore.

While the city's identity has become intertwined with the tech boom that's changing San Jose, at least one thing has remained the same: the city's love for its professional ice hockey team.

The Sharks season ended after Tuesday night's 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference finals.

But Sharks fans seem to stick around through the victories and the disappointments. That's because in San Jose, the Sharks are more than just a sports team; they're part of the city's identity.

The SAP Center opened in 1993, drawing foot traffic to San Jose's downtown and its businesses. Less than a mile away from the center is Henry's World Famous Hi-Life -- the bar that touts a line out the door during home games.