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The Teddy Bear Toss: From Kamloops to Hershey

Stephen Ground | December 7, 2019

There are many things that are absolutely synonymous with hockey: the sound of skates grinding across the ice. The ring of a puck careening off the crossbar. Slapshots. Black eyes.…

Calgary Teddy Bear Toss Turns 22

Ryan Pike | November 27, 2016

Aside from perhaps the occasional appearance of the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup playoffs, there are few sporting events in the city of Calgary that compare to the Calgary…

IceHogs Leading On/Off Ice

Rick Rischall | December 15, 2015

The Rockford IceHogs certainly are feeling festive this holiday season. Through twenty-six games played, they sport a 17-6-1-2 record good for 37 points in the Central Division. Not only does…

Calgary Hitmen Break Records With 21st Teddy Bear Toss

Ryan Pike | December 7, 2015

The hockey world is known for its charitable nature, particularly around the holiday season. While the Teddy Bear Toss is a time-honoured tradition throughout minor and junior hockey, the Western…

Calgary’s Teddy Bear Toss Turns 20

Ryan Pike | December 7, 2014

The Calgary Hitmen are celebrating their 20th Western Hockey League season in 2014-15. And that means there was another anniversary celebrated in Calgary – the annual Teddy Bear Toss. The…

Hershey Bears Host Teddy Bear Toss Night

Matthew Speck | December 2, 2013

The Hershey Bears held their annual Teddy Bear Toss Night Sunday night against the Providence Bruins, presented by WGAL and Northwest Savings Bank. Forward Matt Watkins scored the first goal…

Hershey Bears 2013-14 Schedule: Five Great Promotions

Matthew Speck | August 31, 2013

The Hershey Bears regular season kicks off on October 5th at home, against the Adirondack Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. Giant Center has proved to be a…

Teddy Bear Toss: 12,000 Bears in the Air

Matthew Speck | December 9, 2012

The Hershey Teddy Bear Toss The Hershey Bears, minor league affiliate of the Washington Capitals, are one of the elite franchises in the entire American Hockey League. They have amassed…

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  • Dallas Stars Series Recap: Round 1 vs Calgary Flames
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