Steelheads and Booster Club Host Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Toss on Friday 12/5

The Idaho Steelheads Hockey Club and its Booster Club will host the 9th Annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Toss on Friday, Dec. 5. Fans may buy a stuffed toy at the game from the Steelheads Booster Club or bring their own unwrapped, unbreakable toy to toss. When the Steelheads score their first goal, fans toss the toys on the ice, with the hope of covering the ice with the toys. All toys and proceeds will be donated to the Marine Corps benefiting children in need here in the Treasure Valley. Over 600 toys of all price ranges to fit any budget will be available for purchase from the Steelheads Boosters at the front entrance to the Qwest Arena.For fans who wish to participate but are unable to attend Friday?s game, Boosters will also collect toys in marked bins at the entrance of Qwest Arena during the game on Wednesday, Dec. 3.For more info on this or the Idaho Steelheads Booster Club, please contact Rocci Johnson at (208) 342-2206, 841-4743.*In the unlikely event that no home goal is scored, toys will be tossed after the final buzzer.The Steelheads play three games this week against the Utah Grizzlies on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available online or at the Qwest Arena Box Office. A variety of Season Ticket Plans for the 2008-09 season, with reduced pricing in some sections, are now available by calling (208) 383.0080 or visiting the team?s website at www.idahosteelheads.com. The Idaho Steelheads are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League?s Dallas Stars.- www.idahosteelheads.com -