Florida Everblades heat up the ice rink with annual Teddy Bear Toss

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Fans holding stuffed animals for the 2023 Teddy Bear Toss (CREDIT: WINK News)

The annual Teddy Bear Toss returned to the rink as the Florida Everblades played against the South Carolina Stingrays in Hertz Arena.

For Saturday’s game, Everblades players dressed in jerseys specially designed by kids at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital.

The jerseys will be auctioned off to fans benefitting the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Players encourage fans to purchase or bring stuffed animals and toss them onto the ice after the Everblades’ first goal of the night.

The yearly tradition of the Teddy Bear Toss is supported by Fifth Third Bank and Bear Necessities.

Saturday’s game begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

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