Monday, December
3, 2007
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rich Bocchini
media@killerbeehockey.com
TEDDY BEAR TOSS, TOY DRIVE THIS FRIDAY!
Hidalgo, Texas --- The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central
Hockey League and KGBT Action 4 News are asking fans to bring new or
gently loved stuffed animals to this Friday’s game vs. Arizona to
participate in the annual “Teddy Bear Toss” when the Bees score
their first goal of the game.
Over the first four seasons of hockey in the Rio Grande Valley, the
Killer Bees and Action 4 News have helped Toys for Tots collect more
than 5000 stuffed animals to distribute to local hospitals,
charities and other deserving organizations during the holiday
season.
This season, fans are encouraged to place the stuffed animals into
plastic bags in an effort to reduce wear and tear as the animals are
collected and distributed. Plastic bags will be available at the
Dodge Arena entrances.
“Our fans have always responded to our charitable efforts during the
holiday season,” said Killer Bees President/Owner Troy Nelson.
“We’re hoping to make this year even better than the last four.”
The team will also be collecting toys at this Friday’s game to
distribute to local children’s hospitals and homes as part of the
annual Killer Bee Foundation Toy Drive. Fans can donate toys at the
Pena Eye Institute Information Booth inside the Dodge Arena.
The Killer Bees host Arizona this Friday at 7:30 p.m. before heading
out on a two-week, six-game road trip.