Teddy Bear Toss To Benefit The Childrens Medical Center Of Dayton

Published on December 6, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release


Dayton, OH - The Dayton Bombers Professional Hockey Team in association with the Children's Medical Center of Dayton will be hosting the Annual Holiday Teddy Bear Toss this Friday evening when the Bombers host the Long Beach Ice Dogs at 7:05 PM.

After the Bombers first goal, fans are encouraged to throw their new or gently used stuffed animals on the ice at the Nutter Center. The toys will then be collected and distributed by members of the Bombers organization to representatives at the Children's Medical Center of Dayton.

"This is a opportunity for the Bombers organization to give something back to this community," said team President Costa Papista. "It's great to see fans both young and old participate in this unique Dayton hockey tradition during the holiday season."

Fans that bring a stuffed animal will receive $2.00 off the price of an adult silver level ticket. Members of the Vandalia-Butler High School Band will also be selling teddy bears at the game.

The Dayton Bombers, proud ‘AA' affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets, are celebrating their 15th Anniversary this season. The Bombers return home Friday night to host the Long Beach Ice Dogs at 7:05 PM (WONE-AM 980). For tickets and information, call the Bombers' office at 937-775-4747 or visit daytonbombers.com.



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