Gulls play-by-play man Andy Zilch along with Gulls Girls and Gulliver talked about the event and how it benefits great causes. The San Diego Gulls announced that the American Hockey League (AHL) club will hold its annual Winter Wonderland Night on Saturday, Dec. 17 against the Tucson Roadrunners at Pechanga Arena San Diego (7 p.m. PST), brought to you by the team’s official healthcare partner, Palomar Health. The night will feature a number of holiday-inspired activities, the return of the fan-favorite Teddy Bear Toss and an exclusive Third Jersey-themed blanket giveaway for the first 7,000 fans in attendance. The festivities will kick off with a pregame tailgate packed with holiday fun in the North VIP lot from 5-7 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to take photos with the Grinch and live reindeer, as well as experience a life-sized snow globe while enjoying food from Mr. Shawarma and hot chocolate. Gulls Blue Line Blonde Ales will also be available for $8 throughout the event. In game elements will feature a ceremonial puck drop performed by the Grinch and the highly anticipated return of the Teddy Bear Toss. Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to the game and throw it onto the ice after the Gulls score their first goal of the game. All stuffed toys will be donated to charities throughout San Diego County and must be wrapped in a clear plastic bag prior to being tossed onto the ice. Bagging stations will be available for use at the tailgate, as well as sections three, six, nine and 10 on the concourse. Animals too large to fit in your lap or under your seat must be dropped off before the game at the Chuck-A-Puck table located at section nine. The San Diego Gulls Foundation will host its fourth Surprise Puck Sale Saturday evening. Holiday-inspired Surprise Pucks will be available for $20 at the San Diego Gulls Foundation booth on the concourse at Section 10. Pucks can be selected at random, with five surprise pucks including an additional gift of either Gulls player-signed memorabilia or Gulls merchandise. A limited number of pucks are available (limit five per purchase). The San Diego Gulls Foundation will also be holding a holiday auction featuring player-signed jerseys, a team-signed stick, and much more. More information on the auction can be found at SanDiegoGulls.com/Auction and all proceeds from the night will support the San Diego Gulls Foundation.