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Plymouth Whalers Teddy Bear Toss Is Saturday

November 30, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Plymouth Whalers News Release


PLYMOUTH, MI -- When the Ontario Hockey League's Plymouth Whalers host the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds this Saturday at 7:05pm at Compuware Arena, they'll be playing for more than two points in the tight Western Conference standings.

The Whalers are hosting their annual Teddy Bear Toss, in the anticipation of making a child's Christmas Day a little brighter.

The concept is simple and fun to see. Fans are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal to Saturday's game and threw it on the ice the first time the Whalers score. The Whalers - with the assistance of Plymouth United Way - will donate any stuffed animal to various United Way charities.

In addition, the Whalers Booster Club will be selling stuffed animals at the game to make the situation a little more convenient for fans.

The Teddy Bear Toss is the second special event recently hosted by the Whalers designed to help individuals and families in need. Last Saturday, the Whalers collected over a ton of non-perishable food items for Plymouth United Way - an all-time record. Plymouth United Way will oversee the distribution of the food items with the help of Salvation Army.

As component of the food donation for fans was the opportunity to win a $500 shopping spree, courtesy of 12 Oaks Mall. Long-time Whalers fan Irene Addison won the shopping spree.

WHALERS MOVE MORE GAMES TO 88.1FM WSDP: An experiment that started as a trial run with three games in November is moving more quickly in December. The Whalers will be airing more games on 88.1FM WSDP "The Escape", starting Wednesday at 7pm when Plymouth hosts Saginaw. WSDP will be airing 27 of the Whalers remaining games over the rest of the 2009-10 season, with playoffs a viable option as well. Pete Krupsky provides the play-by-play, with WDFN's Sean Baligian providing color on many of the broadcasts.

In addition, WSDP may be covering the 2010 Canadian Hockey League Prospects Game, held Jan. 20 in Windsor.

All other games will be aired online on www.plymouthwhalers.com.

For information on Whalers ticket packages or to plan a group event, visit plymouthwhalers.com or call 734-453-8400.

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