Teddy Bear Toss

ECHL Game Recap: Maine Mariners vs Trois-Rivières Lions | 12/08/2024

The Maine Mariners went their game versus the Trois-Rivières Lions with work to do. The Mariners had a record of 7-10-2 and the Lions were 11-3-3. Maine’s held its Teddy Bear Toss that night, where the tradition here in Portland is after Maine’s first goal, the crowd throws stuffed animals onto the ice, which will […]

AHL Game Recap: Moose Drop Shootout Loss to Belleville (12/07/2024)

It was deja vu for the crowd at the Canada Life Centre as the Manitoba Moose gave up a second consecutive three-goal lead to the Belleville Senators in their 4-3 loss on Saturday evening. The Moose fell to 6-12-0-1 while the Senators improved to 11-4-0-4 on the season in the contest. Manitoba didn’t waste time […]

Minor Leagues: Annual Teddy Bear Toss Underway | 2024-2025

The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive […]

ECHL & AHL: Teddy Bear Toss Competition 2024-25

Happy National Teddy Bear Day! It’s the perfect occasion to kick off our 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Toss Competition for the upcoming season. As teams reveal their promotional calendars, it’s important that we take a moment to highlight the Teddy Bear Toss, which holds a cherished significance for many fans. Last season, Inside the Rink […]

Iowa Heartlanders Publish 2024-25 Promotional Calendar

As September comes and goes, hockey season is just around the corner. Rookie camps are starting and preseason NHL games are next. As teams fill their rosters out and the temperature drops, teams are thinking of fun, interesting, new, and/or classic ways to fill the stands. With that being said, the Iowa Heartlanders have announced […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators 2024-25 Promotional Schedule

Fans eagerly await the release of their team’s promotional schedule, gearing up for an exciting array of theme nights. The Atlanta Gladiators have recently unveiled theirs, promising a lineup of thrilling nights for fans to anticipate as they await the start of the season. Highlighted games include the Teddy Bear Toss on December 13th, Marvel […]

Series Recap: Heartlanders Swept by First Place Toledo Walleye

Coralville, Iowa- Nothing better represents the frustration Heartlanders fans felt this weekend than Ben Brinkman slapping the puck away while Toledo was pouring onto the ice to celebrate their Sunday winner. While Iowa was able to add a point in the standings, the team slipped down to a tie for fourth in the standings. On […]

ECHL: Atlanta’s Navrin Mutter Scores Early and Fans Let the Teddy Bears Fly

On Saturday night, the Atlanta Gladiators hosted their annual Teddy Bear Toss event as part of ECHL’s league-wide initiative. Alongside four other teams that evening alone, they aimed to gather stuffed animals from fans and distribute them to children through local charities. This beloved promotion is a fan favorite, and you can learn more about […]

Heartlanders Acquire Henault from Solar Bears, Send Jacques to Orlando

Coralville, Iowa- Following the conclusion of their ten-game road trip, the Iowa Heartlanders found themselves in need of some help in defense. With captain Kevin McKernan remaining on reserve due to his injury and Kyle Masters returning to the Iowa Wild of the AHL, the Heartlanders brought in players in a way they have done […]