Teddy Bear Toss at the Sears Centre Arena on Friday
December 13, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Hoffman Estates, IL - The Chicago Express, proud member of the ECHL and proud affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, have two games on home ice this week, including Teddy Bear Toss, a chance to visit with Santa, wear ugly sweaters, and another installment of Dollar Fridays featuring one dollar beers and one dollar hot dogs.
On Wednesday, December 14, the Express host the Toledo Walleye, the seventh matchup between the two teams this year. Following Wednesday's game, RW Tyler Donati and LW Devin DiDiomete will be available to sign autographs on the concourse. Tickets to Wednesday's game are available here.
Friday night, December 16, at the Sears Centre Arena is Teddy Bear Toss with the Chicago Express! All fans in attendance are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal, or multiple stuffed animals, to throw on the ice after the Express score their first goal. The bears will be donated to the Salvation Army to be given to needy children for the holidays.
Fans in attendance are welcome to visit with Santa and get their pictures taken, on the concourse. The Express are also hosting an Ugly Sweater Contest, so wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater for a chance to win!
As with all of the Express Friday home games, this Friday is a Dollar Friday, featuring one dollar beers and one dollar hot dogs. The beers and hot dogs will be served until midway through the third period.
After the game, forward Bobby Robins and new defenseman Brett Motherwell will be available for pictures and autographs. Stop by the autograph table on the concourse to say hi and get your Express merchandise autographed after the game!
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