toys for tots

The 20th year of the New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss, the largest in college hockey, is now in the books. The Utica University Pioneers scored early in the first period and fans were then allowed to throw new, unwrapped stuffed animals onto the ice to benefit local families in need this holiday season.

Isabella may only be 5, but she knows the true meaning of the season. The Rome girl is helping save Christmas for the less fortunate in CNY.

The date and opponent for the annual New York Sash Utica College Teddy Bear Toss game are set.

Gianna Schmidt is an 8-year-old girl from Utica. Each and every year she spends her time collecting bottles and cans and asking people for donations to make sure other children have a good Christmas. This is her third year raising money and former Marine Corps. Sergeant Mike Mills almost fell out of his chair when she handed him this year's donation.