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Watch: Moment over 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink

Watch: Moment over 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink

Summary

More than 80,000 stuffed toys were thrown onto the ice during an American Hockey League game in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event happened after the Hershey Bears scored against the Rockford Ice Hogs. The toys will be given to over 60 local charities.

Key Facts

  • 81,796 stuffed toys were tossed onto the ice.
  • The event took place at a hockey game in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
  • This event is known as the annual teddy bear toss.
  • The Hershey Bears played against the Rockford Ice Hogs.
  • The teddy bear toss has been held every year since 2001.
  • The toys will be distributed to more than 60 local charities.

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