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Oil Kings Launch 2015 Teddy Bear Toss Presented by the Brick

November 9, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


EDMONTON, ALTA. - The challenge has been set.

As the Edmonton Oil Kings launched their campaign for the 9th Annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by The Brick at a press conference Monday, Oil Kings director, business operations Kevin Radomski called on Edmontonians to once again be in the giving spirit.

"Time and time again, Oil Country has proven itself to be exceedingly generous. The people of Edmonton and Northern Alberta never miss the chance to show their charitable spirit, and it's because of that spirit that the Teddy Bear Toss continues to grow and be a success," he said.

The Teddy Bear Toss has become the annual highlight of the Oil Kings schedule as fans bring stuffed animals to the game and shower the ice with the toys after the Oil Kings' first goal of the game. All the bears are then donated to 630 CHED Santas Anonymous and gifted to children in the Edmonton area. This year's game will take place Dec. 5 against the Swift Current Broncos.

"630 CHED Santas Anonymous and the Edmonton Oil Kings have formed a great partnership over the years that is unique and fun for both organizations," said Lana Nordlund, executive director of 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. "When you add to the stuffed animals the proceeds from the 50/50, Chuck-A-Puck and jersey auction, the Teddy Bear Toss is one of the top annual events for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. The awareness about the program is invaluable.

"And our volunteers really love picking out the perfect stuffed animal to compliment a child's toy."

The Oil Kings will also wear specialty jerseys to mark the occasion, which will be auctioned off during and after the game with the proceeds also going to 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. Last year, the jersey auction raised $22,635.

Over the past eight seasons, almost 70,000 fans have donated 49,219 stuffed animals, with the 2014 game setting records for both bears on the ice (11,492) and fans in the stands (14,066). Radomski challenged Oil Kings fans to better their own record this season.

"It's a special thing to be able to put a smile on a kid's face and Christmas time, and every bear that winds up on the ice Saturday, Dec. 5 will do just that," he said.

"We really want to challenge our fans this year to bring a bear if you're coming to the game. No one should show up empty handed. You wouldn't go to a Hallowe'en party without a costume on, right? So don't forget to bring a bear to the Teddy Bear Toss."

The Rainbow Society of Alberta will be selling bears on the concourse at the preceding Oil Kings game on Nov. 25 and will have a limited number available for sale at the game on Dec. 5. The Oil Kings are also pleased to welcome The Brick on board as the presenting sponsor this season, and they will also have their Brickley bears available for sale on the concourse on Dec. 5.

"The Brick has brought a great enthusiasm to the project, and we're very excited to have them on board to help us grow the Teddy Bear Toss as it enters its ninth year," Radomski said.

"The Brick is excited to partner with the Edmonton Oil Kings 2015 Teddy Bear Toss, and we're calling all superheroes!" said Jim Caldwell, president of The Brick. "A superhero is someone whose focus is all about helping those in need. The Brick has its own special superhero, Brickley, who through our national partnerships with Breakfast for Learning and Children's Miracle Network -- which support 14 children's hospitals across Canada -- is helping to improve the lives of children Brick by Brick. Knowing these bears are going to put smiles on faces of children through 630 CHED Santas Anonymous makes us all feel like superheroes."

Tickets for the game are available now at OilKings.ca, the Rexall Place box office or any Ticketmaster location.

Teddy Bear Toss History

2007-08 (January 20, 2008):

Teddy Bear Goal = Brett Breitkreuz (1st Period, 19:32)

Attendance = 5,135

Stuffed Toys Donated = 942

2008-09 (December 12, 2008):

Teddy Bear Goal = Michael Burns (3rd Period, 4:09)

Attendance = 6,630

Stuffed Toys Donated = 1,300

2009-10 (December 18, 2009):

Teddy Bear Goal = Lane Werbowski (2nd Period, 10:50)

Attendance = 4,760

Stuffed Toys Donated = 2,000

2010-11 (December 17, 2010):

Teddy Bear Goal = No Goal

Attendance = 5,811

Stuffed Toys Donated = 4,922

2011-12 (December 17, 2011):

Teddy Bear Goal = Mitch Moroz (2nd Period, 19:46)

Attendance = 10,166

Stuffed Toys Donated = 7,600

2012-13 (December 7, 2012):

Teddy Bear Goal = Edgars Kulda (1st Period, 1:55)

Attendance = 12,575

Stuffed Toys = 10,835

2013-14 (December 6, 2013):

Teddy Bear Goal = Dysin Mayo (1st Period, 15:20)

Attendance = 10,058

Stuffed Toys = 10,128

2014-15 (December 6, 2014):

Teddy Bear Goal = Andrew Koep (1st Period, 0:51)

Attendance = 14,066

Stuffed Toys = 11,492

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