Sarasota News Leader
December 20, 2013
Sad to say, not all members of the audience
had the arm strength or accuracy of Peyton
Manning — including this writer, whose teddy
bear landed somewhere in the first few seating rows, whence it was helped over the glass
by another fan. A more thoughtful companion joined others who carried their donations
down to the ice.
This annual event is sponsored by Iberia
Bank. The Teddy Bear Toss is also held by
other ECHL hockey teams.
The Everblades are an affiliate of the Tampa
Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes.
The home team Everblades won the game 4-2,
adding to an enjoyable evening.
All photos are by Staff Photographer Norman
Schimmel %
The game gets under way on clear ice.
Fans brought bears of all sizes.
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