Penn State Cheerleaders cheer as fans throw teddy bears into the ice rink during the annual Teddy Bear Toss at the conclusion of the first period of the Penn State Men's Ice Hockey Game vs. Michigan State on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pa. Penn State was defeated 4-3 against Michigan State. 

Penn State Cheerleaders cheer as fans throw teddy bears into the ice rink during the annual Teddy Bear Toss at the conclusion of the first period of the Penn State Men's Ice Hockey Game vs. Michigan State on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pa. Penn State was defeated 4-3 against Michigan State. 

Although Penn State has yet to play a game in its 2022-23 schedule, there is one game in particular that fans should mark on their calendar.

The Nittany Lions will host Ohio State on Dec. 3 for its annual Teddy Bear Toss game at Pegula Ice Arena.

🧸 GET THOSE TEDDY BEARS READY 🧸📆 Saturday, December 3 vs. Ohio State#WeAre #HockeyValley pic.twitter.com/us3OG7eKLm

In support of THON, the blue and white's event aims to collect as many plush animals as possible.

Every "bear" thrown on the ice during the intermission is collected and donated to cancer patients and the underprivileged.

Penn State announced its Wear White game.

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Jim Hartnett is a men's hockey reporter for The Daily Collegian. He is a senior majoring in digital and print journalism with a minor in sports studies.

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