San Jose's Shoulder Still A Mystery (To Me)

I know my readership here isn't through the roof or anything, but does anyone stopping by happen to know what the "WAS" stands for on the left shoulder of the Sharks' uniforms? My curiosity is getting to me and I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. I appreciate any comments, helpful or otherwise.

UPDATE (5:04 PM): Thanks to a little extra research and a little deduction, I think I have my answer. A little over a week ago, San Jose's goaltending coach Warren Strelow died at the age of 73. A little guess work leads me to believe his middle inital was A and that the Sharks are wearing the patch in the playoffs as a tribute to him. Sure, I'm no rocket scientist, but there you have it.