Saturday’s contest marks the Gamblers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, a long-running tradition that turns a night of hockey into a community-wide act of generosity. “This year will be our 27th annual Teddy Bear Toss,” said Gamblers President Jeff Mitchell. In Hershey, Pennsylvania, fans set a world record last January by tossing more than 45,000 stuffed animals onto the ice during a single game. Each winter, fans are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals to the game and toss them onto the ice following the Gamblers’ first goal. Over the years, Gamblers fans have donated more than 25,000 stuffed animals, making the Teddy Bear Toss one of the organization’s most impactful community initiatives.