IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Tis the season for giving

Published on December 14, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings of the United Hockey League announce the Fifth Annual Teddy Bear Toss game sponsored by WOTV and WKFR will be Saturday, December 18th, as the K-Wings host the Richmond RiverDogs.

This will be the 5th season the K-Wings have staged the Annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently used teddy bear or other stuffed animal to the game this Saturday. After Kalamazoo scores their first goal, all fans will be allowed to throw their bears onto the ice. The bears will be collected and donated to area children's hospitals along with the WOTV Angel Tree Foundation.

Last season, the K-Wings collected over 1,000 stuffed animals that were distributed to children during the holidays. Tickets for this season's Annual Teddy Bear Toss game against the RiverDogs are currently available by calling the Wings Stadium Box Office at (269) 345-5101.

Besides the Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game, the K-Wings are encouraging fans to bring used coats to the game to be donated to the Open Door Shelter of Kalamazoo.

Also in attendance this Saturday will be Santa Clause. Old Saint Nick, along with Mrs. Clause and one of his special helpers will be available for pictures in Hospitality Hall (Door 6) near Section 17 during the game, as well as intermissions.

The Kalamazoo Wings also announce they will be visiting Bronson Hospital next Tuesday, December 21st at 1 PM. K-Wing players will be delivering some of the teddy bears collected at the Teddy Bear Toss game to children at the hospital.

For more information about the Fifth Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game Sponsored by WOTV and WKFR, please contact Director of Public Relations/Broadcaster Mike Modugno, at (269) 349-9772, extension 220.

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