Tis’ the season: Firebirds host teddy bear toss & ugly christmas sweater night

The Firebirds returned home and beat the Henderson Silver Knights, 1-0, at Acrisure arena on Friday night.

Happy Holidays from @AcrisureArena @Firebirds win and teddy bears were tossed! Love it. Game coverage and sights from Acrisure tonight on @KESQ! @Tarp1969 @Evan_Pivnick @grantfuhr @FuegoFirebirds pic.twitter.com/Ljb0o55s5e

— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) December 24, 2022

Luke Henman scored the games only goal late in the third period.

LUKE HENMAN SCORES THE FIRST TEDDY BEAR TOSS GOAL IN FRANCHISE HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/60gNRbl8eV

— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) December 24, 2022

Post from @lukehenman16 & @Firebirds HC Dan Bylsma Birds win 1-0@Tarp1969 @KESQ https://t.co/lbyJ0Y1hZ0 pic.twitter.com/4Qyf97bJgh

— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) December 24, 2022

After the goal was scored everyone inside Acrisure tossed their stuffed animal onto the ice. The Firebirds collected over 7 thousand stuffed animals and will donate to Toys 4 Tots and to local police and fire departments in the Coachella Valley.

join us for our first ever teddy bear toss game!
get your tickets here --> https://t.co/5KO57UnWlx pic.twitter.com/vVtXYWNSTq

— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) December 23, 2022

Feelin Festive pic.twitter.com/EtGEPGEE3R

— Fuego (@FuegoFirebirds) December 23, 2022