Join us Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, for the 29th Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game presented by Canadian Tire Jumpstart, giving kids a sporting chance.
29 years. 190,791 donated bears.
The 29th Annual Kitchener Rangers Teddy Bear Toss will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, when the Rangers host the Brantford Bulldogs. Fans are encouraged to bring new bears to the game and, immediately following the Rangers’ first goal, throw their bear onto the ice surface. Bears will be collected and donated to local charitable organizations just in time for Christmas.
The Kitchener Rangers are proud to partner with Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program, a national charity dedicated to providing children from financially disadvantaged families the opportunity to experience the benefits of organized sport and physical activity.
Thank you for making a difference in our community and helping spread joy this holiday season!
New Bears Only
We ask that fans only toss NEW bears that are placed in a clear plastic bag.
Size
The most asked for bears are the small to medium-large (6”-36” tall)! Giant bears are fun but are harder to rehome. Consider recipient needs when buying your bears!
Material
Steer clear of any bears with battery packs or larger hard surfaces. The toss is meant to be enjoyable for all fans and throwing a hard object could cause injury to someone in the crowd. Fluffy and soft is the way to go!
Clean
It’s important we keep those NEW stuffies dry and clean for their future owners. You don’t want them to pick up any dirt or water on the ice or ground. All bears MUST be NEW and wrapped in clear plastic bags (available upon entry if needed).
There are two times that will be made available for you to come pick-up your Teddy Bears. Post game at 10:00 pm ET or Wednesday, December 4th at 12:00 pm.
Teddy Bear Toss History
| Date of Game | Teddy Bear Goal Scorer | Time of Goal | First Goal of Game | Opponent & Result | No. of Bears Collected |
| Dec. 5, 2023 | Cameron Mercer | 1st 12:26 | No | 5-2 W vs. GUE | 10,014 |
| Dec. 6, 2022 | Francesco Pinelli | 1st 4:17 | Yes | 4-1 W vs. GUE | 9,962 |
| Dec. 7, 2021 | Carson Rehkopf | 1st 11:08 | No | 6-2 L vs. LDN | 7,406 |
| Dec. 10, 2019 | Jesse Fishman | 2nd 3:46 | Yes | 4-0 W vs. LDN | 11,052 |
| Dec. 11, 2018 | Nick McHugh | 2nd 8:34 | No | 4-3 OTL vs. OSH | 10,630 |
| Dec. 5, 2017 | Adam Mascherin | 1st 15:24 | No | 8-5 L vs. WSR | 10,908 |
| Dec. 7, 2016 | Connor Bunnaman | 2nd 1:27 | No | 5-1 L vs. MIS | 10,527 |
| Dec. 8, 2015 | Connor Bunnaman | 1st 12:51 | Yes | 5-2 W vs. GUE | 10,190 |
| Dec. 9, 2014 | Liam Maaskant | 1st 1:12 | Yes | 7-4 W vs. ER | 9,882 |
| Dec. 10, 2013 | Nick Magyar | 1st 12:28 | Yes | 6-4 L vs. LDN | 9,645 |
| Dec. 4, 2012 | Brent Pedersen | 1st 6:28 | Yes | 3-2 SOL vs. GUE | 8,870 |
| Dec. 6, 2011 | Zach Lorentz | 1st 7:54 | Yes | 4-2 W vs. LDN | 7,762 |
| Dec. 7, 2010 | Matt Tipoff | 1st 0:56 | Yes | 4-3 W vs. GUE | 6,952 |
| Dec. 8, 2009 | Jason Akeson | 1st 12:13 | No | 5-2 W vs. GUE | 6,831 |
| Dec. 3, 2008 | Jason Akeson | 2nd 13:10 [SHG] | No | 4-2 L vs. ER | 6,528 |
| Dec. 5, 2007 | Justin Azevedo | 2nd 9:37 | No | 5-4 OTL vs. BRA | 6,013 |
| Dec. 5, 2006 | Kevin Henderson | 1st 15:42 [PPG] | No | 4-3 W vs. MIS | 5,666 |
| Dec. 7, 2005 | Yves Bastien | 1st 7:23 | Yes | 3-2 W vs. LDN | 5,472 |
| Dec. 8, 2004 | Mike Duco | 1st 18:25 | No | 5-3 L vs. LDN | 5,096 |
| Dec. 16, 2003 | Jesse Boucher | 1st 11:38 | No | 4-4 Tie vs. MIS | 5,069 |
| Dec. 3, 2002 | Evan McGrath | 1st 0:20 | Yes | 3-2 W vs. GUE | 5,051 |
| Dec. 4, 2001 | Jeff Szwez | 2nd 18:11 | No | 3-3 Tie vs. GUE | 4,607 |
| Dec. 12, 2000 | Steve Eminger | 1st 7:10 | No | 4-2 W vs. LDN | 4,305 |
| Dec. 10, 1999 | Mike Mazzuca | 1st 8:23 | Yes | 6-4 W vs. TOR | 4,265 |
| Dec. 1, 1998 | Serge Payer | 1st 10:11 | Yes | 5-3 L vs. ER | 3,896 |
| Dec. 1997 | Jeff Ambrosio | 2,100 | |||
| Dec. 1996 | Darcy Harris | 2,092 | |||
| Dec. 1995 | Paul Traynor | 1,452 |
One in three Canadian families cannot afford to enroll their children in organized sports or physical activities, meaning many kids are missing out on a chance to be competitive, learn fair play, and the spirit of companionship. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is dedicated to removing barriers so that children can participate in organized sports and physical activity by helping to cover the cost of registration, equipment and/or transportation for children who meet Jumpstart’s funding criteria.
To apply for assistance, call our toll-free number at 1-877-616-6600 and based on your postal code a representative will provide a contact on the closest Jumpstart chapter. To find out more information about Jumpstart, please visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.