# @thegistca on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLbsSiCEnD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38706861-thegistca-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/77c1739f31.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-06T18:05:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST Canada (@thegistca) — https://gondola.cc/thegistca

## Caption

The annual Hershey Bears Teddy Bear Toss collected 81,796 stuffed toys this year. 🧸⁣
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In this annual tradition, now in its 25th year, fans throw plushies onto the ice after the Bears' first goal. The toys are then distributed to 60 local charities. 🥰⁣
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Over the years, the Teddy Bear Toss has amassed a total of 648,246 stuffed animals for the community. 🙌⁣
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What's your favorite tradition in sports? 🤗⁣
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(c/o thehersheybears, nhl) ⁣
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#mensports #hockey #feelgood #wholesome

## Stats

- **Views:** 5,158
- **Likes:** 213
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST Canada | @thegistca | https://gondola.cc/thegistca | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

hockey, wholesome, feelgood, mensports

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