Tigers make special delivery for fans in hospital
MEDICINE HAT, AB — An early Christmas present was given to dozens of Tigers fans spending time at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday.
The Medicine Hat Tigers made their way through the facility, handing out the stuffed animals that rained down from the Canalta Centre during the Teddy Bear Toss Game on December 10.
Tigers’ captains Clayton Kirichenko, Steven Owre, Chad Butcher and Mason Shaw took part, along with Max Gerlach, who scored the goal which got the fur flying.
Both Gerlach and Shaw say it was an experience they weren’t about to pass up.
“It’s a lot of fun,” said Gerlach. “I mean, the community gave them to us, so we get to give them away now.
“Seeing these kids’ faces is unlike anything else. They’re obviously super happy to see us, and it’s a lot of fun.”