But what exactly is a Teddy Bear Toss?

The first recorded “Teddy Bear Toss” was held by Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League of Canada back in the 1993-94 season. Since then the event has been hosted by numerous teams all around the world.

The idea is simple: fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears to the game, and to throw them onto the ice when the HOME team scores its first goal. The toys are then gathered up to be donated as Christmas presents to hospitals or charities.

The Calgary Hitmen are the current record holders for bears thrown during a game when 19,289 fans launched 28,815 stuffed animals onto the ice following Jordy Stallard’s second-period goal against the Swift Current Broncos in their 2–1 shootout victory.

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TICKETS: The Go Goodwin’s Manchester Storm welcome the Guildford Flames on Friday the 22nd December here at Planet Ice Altrincham for our #WinterClassic game! Tickets can be ordered online, by calling the box office on 0161 926 8782, or in person at the box office.