Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch will its fourth annual Stanley Steemer Tired Teddy Toss on Friday when the Hershey Bears visit the War Memorial.

The Crunch and Stanley Steemer are encouraging fans to join them this holiday season to collect new and gently used stuffed animals for local children. When the Crunch score its first goal, fans can toss the puffy pets onto the ice. They will be collected and refurbished by Stanley Steemer before being donated to The Salvation Army.

Once the stuffed animals are collected and refurbished, they will be brought to The Oncenter on Dec. 22 and handed out to children and families in need. It's anticipated anywhere from 2,500 to 3,200 families will benefit from The Oncenter event.

"We're excited to partner with the Syracuse Crunch for the annual Tired Teddy Toss," Stanley Steemer President Jeff Triscianisaid in a statement. "We will be cleaning all the stuffed animals by hand at the local office, so they are refurbished like new. Then, they will be given out to local children at The Oncenter just in time for Christmas."

Fans can also bring new and gently used stuffed animals to the Crunch office through Friday.

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