The teddy bear emerged out of a presidency. In November 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt was on a bear hunting excursion in Mississippi at the invitation of its governor, Andrew Longino. Roosevelt, ...

when the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers came up with the idea to invite fans to bring teddy bears to the game, which would be thrown on the ice after the home team’s first goal in celebration.

After that, the players took the time to celebrate on the ice, jumping into the piles of teddy bears, taking pictures and spending time with each other and family and friends. Here are some of the ...

The Hershey Bears are getting quite a bit of mascot support! On Sunday, Jan. 5, the ice hockey team hosted their annual Teddy Bear Toss, which saw 100,000 bears flying onto the ice rink ...

Jayceon Jackson says he wants teddy bears for his 8th birthday ... The experience motivated him to help other kids in situations just like his. “I decided to do it because I go to Nationwide ...

A Bears fixture since 2001, the toss of teddy bears and other stuffed animals takes place after the Bears score their first goal. The Bears said Sunday night this toss set another franchise record ...

"Playing around the league for other AHL teams. Hershey Bear's Teddy Bear Toss night is always talked about," said Hershey Bears forward Spencer Smallman. "It's a big night. Everyone loves ...

"People are dragging each other out by their skates ... Am I going to do like an umbrella for when the teddy bears come down or what,'" said Vecchione. "There's definitely a little competition ...

where fans throw teddy bears and other stuffed animals on the ice following the team's first goal to be donated to charity. Early in the second period, the 67's Bradley Horner and Colts' Kashawn ...