The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive 74,599 stuffed animals, setting a new world record.
The Teddy Bear Toss has a long history and has created many memorable moments over the years. The Hershey Bears have set multiple records, including a massive 45,650 bears in 2019, which delayed the game for 40 minutes due to the sheer volume of toys. These moments only highlight the joy and community spirit that the Teddy Bear Toss brings to hockey fans and players alike.
Here are the upcoming Teddy Bear Toss dates in each league:
*Though we carefully scoured for the latest information, please confirm your team’s Teddy Bear Toss dates via their promotion/theme night schedule for any updates or changes.
Count of 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss events per month for the ECHL team event dates:
LET THE TEDDY BEARS FLY
— Wheeling Nailers (@WheelingNailers) December 1, 2024
Kyle Jackson puts the Nailers up 1-0 and ignites a flurry of teddy bears onto the ice!
Kyle Jackson
Jack Beck
Atley Calvert #ForgeTheFuture pic.twitter.com/zE5i9whyJG
Count of all 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss events per month for the AHL team event dates:
Team with no date found for the Teddy Bear Toss in 2024-25:
Calgary Wranglers
Here are the remaining dates, ordered by date:
Teams with no date found for the Teddy Bear Toss in 2024-25:
Total count of all 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss events per month for the SPHL dates:
November 2024: 2 events
December 2024: 4 events
December is clearly the busiest month for Teddy Bear Toss events, with 50 events in total. The majority of teams host their events during this time, with all donations going to local charities.
*Please see your local venue for any specific guidelines they may have for the event as they may differ from above.
Inside the Rink is tracking the results of the Teddy Bear Toss events and will crown the top three teams in each league based on the number of stuffed animals collected, if reported.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses and more teams announce their Teddy Bear Toss results. This beloved tradition continues to bring joy to fans and support to communities in need.
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