Washington Capitals AHL Team Achieves World Record in Teddy Bear Toss
The Hershey Bears, the Washington Capitals AHL affiliate, made history during their annual Teddy Bear Toss against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Sunday.
Bears forward
Bogdan Trineyev ignited the crowd of over 10,000 at Giant Arena by scoring the opening goal just over four minutes into the second period, prompting a flurry of stuffed animals to rain down onto the ice.
Following the adorable cleanup, the Hershey Bears secured a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against their state rivals, Lehigh Valley.
After the game, the Hershey Bears proudly declared a new franchise and world record for the number of stuffed animals tossed onto the ice: 74,599.
"The generosity of Bear Nation is unmatched - a new franchise and hockey record has been set! 🧸🥺" the Bears announced on their social media accounts.
Stories like these bring joy, especially knowing that all those stuffed animals will find their way to kids and others in need in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas.
Previously on HockeyUnplugged
POLL |
JANVIER 7 | 230 ANSWERS Washington Capitals AHL Team Achieves World Record in Teddy Bear Toss Have you ever participated in a Teddy Bear Toss at a hockey game? |
Yes | 110 | 47.8 % |
No | 120 | 52.2 % |
List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Graham Montgomery Sidney Crosby's Status Revealed for Game vs. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals |
|
2 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Sidney Crosby Reveals What He Saw and Felt When Connor McDavid Scored OT Winner |
|
13 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente NHL Analyst Predicts Two Pittsburgh Penguins Likely to be Traded at the Deadline |
|
17 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente New Sidney Crosby Injury Update Emerges After Four Nations Tournament, per Insider |
|
19 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Sidney Crosby's Bold Locker Room Speech Sends Shockwaves Through Team Canada |
|
20 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Sidney Crosby Reveals Why He Handed Brad Marchand the Four Nations Trophy First |
|
21 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Sidney Crosby Issued an Ultimatum to Gary Bettman Ahead of Four Nations Tournament |
|
23 hours ago | By Tom Banks Sidney Crosby Humiliates Team USA By Breaking New Record |