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Teddy Bear Toss Sponsored by Brent Johnson of Wayne Pitman Ford Lincoln this Saturday at 2pm

December 14, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


Saturday, December 18th, is the annual Teddy Bear Toss game sponsored by Brent Johnson of Wayne Pitman Ford Lincoln at the Sleeman Centre as the Storm host the London Knights at 2pm.

Last year the teddy bear goal was scored by forward Pavel Gogolev at the 9:09 of the second period. Gogolev's goal brought on a storm of over 3,500 stuffed animals onto the ice!

As we get ready for Saturday's game, here are some Teddy Bear Toss Facts...

- Over 19 seasons, the Storm has collected over 58,500 new, or 'slightly loved' stuffed toys that have been donated to charities in Guelph and around the world.

- The most bears ever collected by the Storm in a single game was last year's 6,000 (2017-18)

- The Storm's record in 19 Teddy Bear Toss games is 10-7-2-0.

- The earliest Storm goal recorded on a Teddy Bear Toss night in Guelph was in 2009 when Matt Sisca scored at 1:13 of the first period.

- The Storm were held scoreless only once on Teddy Bear Toss night, December 2nd, 2002 against the Brampton Battalion (4-0).

Guelph Storm Teddy Bear Toss Goals

Friday, December 8th. 2000: Guelph Storm 8 - Oshawa Generals 0 - goal scored by Charlie Stephens (9:11 First Period) - Attendance: 3,414

Friday, December 7th, 2001: Guelph Storm 4 - Brampton Battalion 4 - goal scored by Martin St. Pierre (17:27 First Period) - Attendance: 3,349

Friday, December 6th, 2002: Guelph Storm 0 - Brampton Battalion 4 - Attendance: 3,568

Friday, December 5th, 2003: Guelph Storm 2 - Owen Sound 2 - goal scored by Shane Hart (7:28 Third Period) - Attendance: 3,890

Friday, December 3rd, 2004: Guelph Storm 2 - Barrie Colts 2 - goal scored by Matt D'Agostini (7:24 First Period) - Attendance: 4,100

Friday, December 1st, 2005: Guelph Storm 3 - Windsor Spitfires 0 - goal scored by Matt D'Agostini (4:54 Second Period) - Attendance 3,976

Friday, December 1st, 2006: Guelph Storm 1 - Erie Otters 2 - goal scored by Jamie Arniel (8:52 Third Period)- Attendance 3,850

Friday, December 7th, 2007: Guelph Storm 3 - Saginaw Spirit 1 - goal scored by Brandon Buck (13:39 Second Period) - Attendance 3,880

Friday, December 5th, 2008: Guelph Storm 3 - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 0 - goal scored by Peter Holland (6:14 Second Period) - Attendance 3,985

Friday, December 11th, 2009: Guelph Storm 8 - Owen Sound Attack 1 - goal scored by Matt Sisca (1:13 first period) - Attendance 3579

Friday, December 10th, 2010: Guelph Storm 4 - Sarnia Sting 1 - goal scored by Richard Panik (5:54 Second Period) - Attendance: 3,978

Friday, December 9th, 2011: Guelph Storm 5 - Barrie Colts 8 - goal scored by Matt Finn (13:34 Third Period) - Attendance 3,955

Friday, December 7th, 2012: Guelph Storm 4 - Owen Sound Attack 1 - goal scored by Hunter Garlent (4:12 First Period) - 4,938

Friday, December 6th, 2013: Guelph Storm 3 - Owen Sound Attack 5 - goal scored by Robby Fabbri (8:36 Second Period) - Attendance 4,938

Friday, December 12th, 2014: Guelph Storm 4 - Owen Sound Attack 3 - goal scored by Tyler Bertuzzi (5:00 First Period) - Attendance 4,720

Friday, December 4th, 2015: Guelph Storm 4 Hamilton Bulldogs 7 - goal scored by James McEwan (5:59 First Period) - Attendance 4,068

Sunday, December 11th, 2016: Guelph Storm 4 Kingston Frontenacs 3 (OT)- goal scored by Ryan Merkley (10:09 First Period - Attendance, 4,286

Sunday, December 10th, 2017: Guelph Storm 3 Kitchener Rangers 10 - goal scored by Mason Primeau (2:40 Second Period) - Attendance, 4,536

Saturday, December 15th, 2018: Guelph Storm 6 Mississauga Steelheads 4 - goal scored by Barret Kirwin (11:28 First Period)- Attendance, 4,287

Saturday, December 14th, 2019: Guelph Storm 1 Kitchener Rangers 6 - goal scored by Pavel Gogolev (9:09 Second Period) - Attendance 4,671

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