Hounds to hold annual Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 5

The Soo Greyhounds will hold the annual Teddy Bear Toss and Stuff-A-Bus event on Dec. 5 when the team takes on Saginaw. The full text of the release follows:

With the holiday season just around the corner, the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club is pleased to be hosting their annual Teddy Bear Toss and Stuff-A-Bus Presented by Bell on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5TH when they play host to the Saginaw Spirit.

Game time is 2:07 p.m. at the GFL Memorial Gardens.

All fans attending the game are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to the game and when the Hounds score their first goal of the game, fans are to throw the stuffed animals onto the ice.

(Please place stuffed animals in plastic bags).

For the “Stuff-A-Bus” portion of the event, a Sault Transit bus will be parked at the main entrance of the GFL Memorial Gardens and staff will be accepting donations of new toys and clothing along with non-perishable food items.

All donations from this event will go towards Christmas Cheer to help brighten the holidays for thousands of families in our community.

The Soo Greyhounds would like thank all our fans in advance for their continued support of this great event and we look forward to seeing you all rink side on Sunday December 5th.

To purchase tickets for this event, or any regular season home games, visit the SK Group Box Office inside the GFL Memorial Gardens during regular business hours of 10 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM Saturday or you can purchase online at www.gflgardens.ca.

CHRISTMAS CHEER DEPOT INFORMATION

Donations can also be made at the Christmas Cheer depot located inside the former Walmart in the Station Mall.

Hours of operation are 9 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday.

Application lines are now open! Telephone 705-575-5100 Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM to apply.

Deadline to apply for Christmas Cheer is Friday, Dec. 3.