Green Bay Gamblers Host Teddy Bear Toss After Loss

The hockey team donated all new stuffed animals thrown on the ice to the local community.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:31pm

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The Green Bay Gamblers lost their hockey game 4-2 against the Dubuque Fighting Saints, but held a teddy bear toss promotion after scoring their first goal of the game. All of the new stuffed animals thrown onto the ice were collected and donated back to the local community.

Why it matters

Teddy bear tosses are a popular tradition at hockey games, allowing fans to throw new stuffed animals onto the ice to be donated to local charities and organizations. This event helps bring the community together and supports good causes, even in the face of a tough loss for the home team.

The details

During the first period, the Green Bay Gamblers scored their first goal of the game against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Following the goal, fans threw new teddy bears and other stuffed animals onto the ice as part of the team's annual teddy bear toss promotion. All of the donated stuffed animals were collected and will be given to local community organizations.

  • The teddy bear toss took place after the Gamblers scored their first goal in the first period on February 1, 2026.

The players

Green Bay Gamblers

The professional ice hockey team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin that plays in the United States Hockey League (USHL).

Dubuque Fighting Saints

The professional ice hockey team based in Dubuque, Iowa that also plays in the USHL and was the opponent of the Green Bay Gamblers in this game.

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The takeaway

Despite the loss, the Gamblers' teddy bear toss event was a success in bringing the community together and supporting local charities through the donation of new stuffed animals.