After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Edmonton Oil Kings were back for their 14th Teddy Bear Toss Saturday evening.
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A total of 12,407 bears were tossed when Camrose native, Graydon Gotaas scored the Oil Kings’ first goal. It was extra special for Gotaas as it was his first career goal with the team — something previously done by only two other players.
The 2021 themed jerseys were unveiled this week in support of front-line workers.
At Tuesday’s news conference, Santas Anonymous executive director Angel Benedict said the stuffed animals go a long way for the charity.
In 2019, the Teddy Bear Toss was sold out and saw the team collect a record 16,491 bears.
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Edmonton Oil Kings hosted its 14th Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 4, 2021.
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A total of 12,407 bears were tossed onto the ice during the Oil Kings' 14th Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 4, 2021.
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A total of 12,407 bears were tossed onto the ice during the Oil Kings' 14th Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 4, 2021.
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The Edmonton Oil Kings and volunteers from 630 CHED Santas Anonymous collect the stuffed animals thrown on the ice at the Teddy Bear Toss game on Dec. 4, 2021.
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Edmonton Oil Kings hosted its 14th Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 4, 2021.
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A total of 12,407 bears were tossed onto the ice during the Oil Kings' 14th Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 4, 2021.
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Edmonton Oil Kings hosted its 14th Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 4, 2021.
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Edmonton Oil Kings hosted its 14th Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 4, 2021.
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