Calgary Hitmen Ready For 14th Annual Petro-Canada Teddy Bear Toss
Published on November 26, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club unveiled today plans for the 14th annual Petro-Canada Teddy Bear Toss to be held on Sunday, November 30th against the Brandon Wheat Kings. Game time is 5:00 p.m.
For the second year in a row, the Hitmen will wear their special Teddy Bear Toss jersey featuring a Christmas red colour with the traditional Hitmen Logo. Features include a Santa hat on the front logo and snow banks on top of all numbers. There is also a Teddy Bear patch on one shoulder and a Petro-Canada Logo on the other.
These unique game worn jerseys will be sold in a silent auction on the Pengrowth Saddledome concourse on Saturday, December 13th when the Hitmen host the Chilliwack Bruins. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
"The Petro-Canada Teddy Bear Toss has become a tradition in Calgary," said Hitmen Director of Business Operations Mike Moore. "With the support of Petro-Canada, Hitmen fans of all ages share an amazing atmosphere of giving. We are very fortunate to have the ongoing support of Petro-Canada and our loyal fans."
As a lead up to this Sunday's game fans can purchase a Teddy Bear on Friday night when the Hitmen host the Swift Current Broncos. Game time is 7:00 p.m. The Rainbow Society will be selling bears for $10 each on the concourse with proceeds going towards Toy Mountain.
The Hitmen broke a world record at the 2007 Petro-Canada Teddy Bear Toss when 26,919 stuffed toys were tossed onto the ice after the Hitmen scored their first goal.
The following is a list of charities who will receive stuffed toys from the 2008 Petro-Canada Teddy Bear Toss:
Alberta Children's Hospital
The Salvation Army
Heart Beats Children's Society of Calgary
Ronald McDonald House
Boys and Girls Club
Variety Children's Charity
Samaritan Club of Calgary
Forest Grove Care Center
Aspen
Woodcreek Community Association
Elizabeth Fry Society
Ernest Manning High School
Daily Reflections
Canadian Mental Health
Calgary Board of Education
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Canadian Mental Health Association
Wood's Homes (Exit Outreach)
Worth Resolving Youth and Family Services
Calgary Association of Self Help
Aids Calgary
CHR - Elbow River Healing Lodge
Hull Child and Family Services
Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie
North of McKnight Community Resource Centre
Sunrise Treatment Centre Alumni
Family Matters
Care Connect
Bowness Boys & Girls
St. Vincent de Paul
Millican Ogden Community Association
Brenda Stafford Society
Sherriff King
Neighborlink
Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Thornhill Clinic
McMahon Youth Family and Community Services Association
Bow West Community Association
Metis Calgary Services
Quest Services
Bowness Montgomery Daycare
Sir James Lougheed
Alexander Community Health Centre
Challenger Park
Calgary Downtown Rotary Club
M Pak (Senior Citizens)
Calgary Interfaith Food Bank
Treaty 7 Band
Jamie's Preschool
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