November 19, 2018- On Friday November 23rd, the UVic Vikes Hockey team will host the Trinity Western University Spartans at the Ian Stewart Complex. However, this will not be a regular game for the Vikes. When the Vikes score their first goal of the game, teddy bears will rain from the stands onto the ice.

You read that right. Fans are actually encouraged to throw items onto the ice (items of the fluffy variety that is). This is because November 23rd is the annual Vikes Hockey Teddy Bear Toss.

The team will be donating teddy bears brought to the game to the children at the pediatric unit at the Victoria General Hospital. Teddy bears and stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes are accepted, both new and gently used.

The Teddy Bear Toss is an annual event for
Vikes and is a marquee event on their schedule every single year. It is a special moment when the Vikes first goal is scored and the teddy bears pour over the glass onto the playing surface. It truly is a sight to behold once all the bears are collected and you see how many bears the community has generously donated.

Get into the holiday spirit and come and donate a bear, there truly is no better way to make a donation, than tossing it onto the ice.

One of the greatest joys for children around the holidays is opening presents. The gift of a
fuzzy teddy bear is something that all kids cherish.

Puck drop is at 7:30pm at the Ian Stewart Complex. We hope to see you all there with your
Teddy Bears.