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Teddy Bear Toss

From the Sports Vault: How the teddy bear toss originated in Kamloops.

Dec 10, 2021 | 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS β€” A December tradition since 1993, except for last year when the COVID grinch stole Christmas, the teddy bear toss returned to the Sandman Centre Friday night.

Before the bears hit the ice, it’s the Blazers and Seattle Thunderbirds β€” and then Teddy and his friends take over when the Blazers score their first goal.

A Christmas tradition that originated here (Kamloops) and is now an annual staple of dozens of hockey teams.