In Calgary, the Hitmen are a major junior hockey team with a significant following. They've produced multiple NHL players, and have won a couple of championships.
They've also done wonders for charity.
At their annual "Teddy Bear Toss" game, the team encourages fans to bring a new teddy bear to the game and to throw it on the ice upon the home team scoring their first goal. The bears are then collected and donated to children in need, hospitals, and the like.
It is one of the most popular games of the season, and attracted a sell out crowd.
And 28,000 stuffed animals:
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