Five years of Hockey Night in Brampton have generated nearly $80 million in donations and pledges in support of local health care.
Hockey Night in Brampton returned to the CAA Centre on August 19 for another unforgettable night of hockey, community and giving, raising $2,525,000 in support of William Osler Health System Foundation and Brampton’s second hospital.
Thousands of fans packed the arena for the fifth annual charity hockey game, which brought together NHL stars, hockey legends, rising talent and some of the biggest names in the sport — all united behind one important goal: helping build the health care Brampton’s growing community needs.
With this year’s fundraising total, Hockey Night in Brampton has now generated nearly $80 million in donations and pledges over five years in support of Brampton’s second hospital.
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Hockey stars and legends take the ice
This year’s game featured Team Messier, captained by Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier and coached by Gary Roberts and Coach Chippy, facing Team Rielly, captained by Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly and coached by hockey legends Wendel Clark and Paul Coffey.
The 2026 lineup brought together an incredible mix of current NHL players, rising stars, hockey legends and PWHL talent.
Dylan Strome, Owen Power, Peter Holland, Michael Misa, Pavel Mintyukov and Stephen Halliday joined Mark Giordano, Nikolai Borschevsky, Kirk Muller, Curtis Joseph, Ryan Getzlaf, Joe Kocur, Kris Versteeg and Cody Hodgson, along with PWHL stars Emily Clark and Jaime Bourbonnais and many more.
Together, they delivered a high-energy night of hockey and entertainment for fans while supporting a cause that will have a lasting impact on Brampton.
More than a game
The excitement started well before puck drop.
Fans had the opportunity to meet some of hockey’s biggest names during two pre-game autograph sessions presented by 407 ETR, featuring Paul Coffey, Ryan Getzlaf, Joe Kocur, Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour and Gary Roberts.
During intermission, renowned stickhandling specialist and Canadian national athlete Pavel Barber took centre ice for a live skills challenge, while Canadian sports broadcaster Rod Black returned as host for the evening.
From the meet and greets to the action on the ice, Hockey Night in Brampton once again offered fans a unique opportunity to celebrate Canada’s game while giving back to the community.
Playing for Brampton’s second hospital
At the heart of Hockey Night in Brampton is a cause much bigger than hockey.
Funds raised through the event support William Osler Health System Foundation and the development of Brampton’s second hospital, the new Peel Memorial Hospital.
As one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities, Brampton continues to experience increasing demand for health care. The new hospital will expand access to hospital services and help build additional health-care capacity for residents today and for generations to come.
Hockey Night in Brampton has become an important part of that effort.
What began as a charity hockey game has grown into a remarkable community movement, bringing together professional athletes, businesses, community leaders, donors, volunteers and thousands of fans.
Over five years, that collective support has generated nearly $80 million in donations and pledges for local health care.
“Hockey Night in Brampton continues to show the incredible generosity and community spirit that define our city. To see thousands of fans come together with some of the biggest names in hockey and raise more than $2.5 million for Brampton’s second hospital is truly remarkable. With nearly $80 million raised over the years, this event shows what we can accomplish when our community comes together for a shared purpose.”
— Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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The success of Hockey Night in Brampton would not be possible without the players, coaches, sponsors, donors, partners, volunteers and fans who continue to support the event year after year.
Special thanks to 407 ETR, the official Meet and Greet Sponsor; Changemaker Sponsors Argo Development Corp., Capital Power, Charger Logistics, DG Group, LiUNA, Argo Transit and Paradise Developments; and General Sponsors Amazon, Caliber Homes, Great Gulf, Holborn Group, Juel Group, Rogers, Orlando Corporation and Pattison Outdoor.
Most importantly, thank you to every fan who filled the CAA Centre, every donor who contributed and everyone who helped make the fifth annual Hockey Night in Brampton another tremendous success.
Together, we’re playing for something bigger — a healthier future for Brampton.
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