Knights Host Teddy Bear Toss To Benefit Make-A-Wish Nebraska

Published on December 8, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


It was one of the most successful charitable events of their inaugural season so once again this year, the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights will host The Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by Holiday Inn Central Convention Center on Saturday, December 16th when the Knights play the Iowa Stars at 7:00 p.m. All of the bears collected from the event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska.

"We had great success with The Teddy Bear Toss during our first season, and we're hoping to collect even more bears this year," said Ren Smith, Knights' President. "We are grateful to the Holiday Inn Central for its sponsorship of the event. We look forward to having a positive impact on the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska."

Fans are invited to bring a brand new Teddy Bear to the game. They also will be able to purchase the bears at the game. When the Knights score their first goal of the game, fans are invited to throw the bears on the ice. They will be collected and donated to Make-A-Wish. Last season, the Knights collected more than 1,300 Teddy Bears.

The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights finish the week against the Houston Aeros on Saturday at 7:35 p.m. at the Toyota Center in Houston. All the action can be heard live on 1420 KOTK and on the internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com. The game also can be seen on the internet by clicking on the link to B2 Networks on the Knights' home page.

The Knights will visit the Chicago Wolves on Friday, December 15th before returning home to host The Teddy Bear Toss on December 16th. That game begins a stretch of four straight home games for the Knights.

Tickets for all Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' games are on sale at the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets also are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (402) 422-1212. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult on tickets purchased after 5:00 p.m. Other restrictions apply.

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