Teddy Bear Toss Season Returns To The WHL

Teddy bears will be flying all across the WHL over the next few weeks.

With the holiday season approaching, one of the best traditions around the WHL returned the Teddy Bear Toss. One of the few events that every team across the league takes part in, it is a charitable drive with the goal of giving back to those in need. It is also a great opportunity for people to test their arms, as throwing teddy bears onto the ice from a distance is not as easy as it looks. 

The first game is already in the books as Swift Current's Rylan Gould became the first Teddy Bear Toss goal scorer of the year. According to the Broncos, "a total of 1,065 bears, mitts, and toques were flung onto the ice as part of the goal in support of the Salvation Army, the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network." Overall, it is a great event that not only the fans get into but also the players as they help gather all the charitable items during the pause. 

As mentioned, this event will be happening in each WHL market over the next few weeks. If you would like to attend this experience this season, here is the schedule with the home team listed first:

Nov. 25: Kelowna Rockets vs Seattle  7:05 p.m. PST

Dec. 1: Edmonton Oil Kings vs Everett 7:00 p.m. MST

Dec. 1: Lethbridge Hurricanes vs Saskatoon 7:00 p.m. MST

Dec. 1: Kamloops Blazers vs Victoria 7:00 p.m. PST

Dec. 1: Wenatchee Wild vs Portland 7:00 p.m. PST

Dec. 2: Regina Pats vs Swift Current 7:00 p.m. SK

Dec. 2: Medicine Hat Tigers vs Prince Albert 7:00 p.m. MST

Dec. 2: Red Deer Rebels vs Everett 7:00 p.m. MST

Dec. 2: Seattle Thunderbirds vs Kelowna 6:05 p.m. PST

Dec. 2: Spokane Chiefs vs Prince George 6:05 p.m. PST

Dec. 3: Calgary Hitmen vs Prince Albert 4:00 p.m. MST

Dec. 8: Everett Silvertips vs Vancouver 7:05 p.m. PST

Dec. 9: Moose Jaw Warriors vs Saskatoon 7:00 p.m. SK

Dec. 9: Prince Albert Raiders vs Red Deer 7:00 p.m. SK

Dec. 9: Portland Winterhawks vs Seattle 6:00 p.m. PST

Dec. 9: Prince George Cougars vs Victoria 6:00 p.m. PST

Dec. 9: Tri-City Americans vs Wenatchee 6:05 p.m. PST

Dec. 9: Vancouver Giants vs Everett 7:00 p.m. PST

Dec. 16: Brandon Wheat Kings vs Moose Jaw 7:00 p.m. CST

Dec. 16: Victoria Royals vs Tri-City 7:05 p.m. PST

Dec. 27: Saskatoon Blades vs Prince Albert 7:00 p.m. SK