Hershey Bears set world record with 2018 Teddy Bear Toss

The Hershey Bears have set a world record for their 2018 Teddy Bear Toss. The former record, held by the Calgary Hitmen, was 28,815. That has now been surpassed with a new total of 34,798.

10,046 fans helped collect the stuffed plush to bring to Giant Center on Sunday. The game was delayed about 40 minutes for clean-up of the teddy bears, thanks to Riley Barber’s first period goal. After the game restarted, Shane Gersich gave Hershey a 2-1 lead. Hershey ended up winning the game 6-3.

Local partner CommunityAid will make a donation of $15,000 to Children’s Miracle Network because of the new world record, and a club seat holder for the Bears will donate $34,798 on behalf of the Sweigart Family Foundation.

Above, check out photos from the event, and below check out video!!

Will the Hershey Bears break the world record? As we wait for the official word, check out video from this year’s Teddy Bear Toss!! pic.twitter.com/P6goXSpvHN

— Chocolate Hockey (@ChocHockey) December 3, 2018