Final roster addition announced as excitement builds for Canada’s largest charity hockey game tomorrow night at the CAA Centre
BRAMPTON, ON (August 18, 2026) – The countdown is on! With just hours until puck drop at Hockey Night in Brampton 2026, Toronto Maple Leafs alumni Nikolai Borschevsky has been added to the star-studded roster, with Coach Chippy also joining the coaching lineup for tomorrow night’s charity game in support of Brampton’s second hospital.
Borschevsky joins an impressive lineup led by Team Captains Mark Messier and Morgan Rielly, alongside NHL stars, hockey legends, rising talent and special guests for one of Brampton’s biggest nights of the summer.
Time is running out! Get your tickets for Hockey Night in Brampton
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Doors Open: 6 p.m.
Puck Drop: 7 p.m.
Location: CAA Centre, 7575 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton, ON
Tickets are $36 and available through Ticketmaster. All ticket proceeds will support the fundraising campaign for Brampton’s second hospital.
The first 2,000 fans in line when doors open will receive a limited-edition mini hockey stick.
Be part of something bigger this August 19. Hockey Night in Brampton has raised more than $22 million to date in support of Brampton’s second hospital, and every ticket purchased helps build on that incredible momentum.
Fan experiences before and during the game
Live intermission skills challenge with Pavel Barber
Renowned stickhandling specialist and Canadian national athlete Pavel Barber will showcase his skills during a live stickhandling challenge at intermission.
407 ETR Meet and Greet
407 ETR, the official Meet and Greet Sponsor of Hockey Night in Brampton, will present two public autograph sessions before puck drop:
- 6 to 6:30 p.m.: Paul Coffey, Ryan Getzlaf and Joe Kocur
- 6:30 to 6:55 p.m.: Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour and Gary Roberts
Star-studded lineup
Toronto Maple Leafs alumni Nikolai Borschevsky is the latest addition to a powerhouse lineup led by Team Captains Mark Messier and Morgan Rielly. The roster features NHL stars and rising talent Dylan Strome, Owen Power, Erik Gudbranson, Michael Misa, Pavel Mintyukov and Stephen Halliday, alongside hockey legends and fan favourites Mark Giordano, Kirk Muller, Paul Coffey, Curtis Joseph, Ryan Getzlaf, Joe Kocur, Kris Versteeg and Cody Hodgson. PWHL stars Emily Clark and Jaime Bourbonnais will also hit the ice.
Brampton talent will be well represented with Phil Oreskovic, Ethan Czata and Brampton Steelheads goaltenders Neilan Johnson and Oskari Ahmajärvi. Shoresy star Terry Ryan and CP24’s Steve Ryan round out the roster, while Doug Gilmour, Wendel Clark, Gary Roberts and Coach Chippy will be behind the bench as coaches.
Player Profile
Nikolai Borschevsky
Nikolai Borschevsky is a former Toronto Maple Leafs forward who played three seasons with the club from 1992 to 1995. He is best remembered by Leafs fans for scoring the overtime winner in Game 7 against the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs, sending Toronto to the second round. Borschevsky recorded 158 points in 162 NHL regular-season games during his career with Toronto, Calgary and Dallas.
Sponsorships
The City of Brampton thanks 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 for their generous support of Hockey Night in Brampton 2026.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael Miele, Sponsorship Manager, at michael.miele@brampton.ca.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Nikolai Borschevsky to the Hockey Night in Brampton roster as we count down the final 24 hours to puck drop! As a former Toronto Maple Leaf and a memorable part of the team’s 1993 playoff run, Nikolai brings another exciting connection for hockey fans. The excitement is building and we cannot wait to see fans pack the CAA Centre tomorrow night for an unforgettable evening in support of Brampton’s second hospital.” – Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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About Hockey Night in Brampton
Launched in 2019, Hockey Night in Brampton is Canada’s largest charity hockey game, bringing together NHL stars, alumni and hockey legends for an unforgettable night in support of William Osler Health System. The event raises critical funds for the transformation of Peel Memorial into Brampton’s second hospital. Held annually at the CAA Centre, this must-attend summer tradition draws thousands of fans from across the GTA. In the past two years, Hockey Night in Brampton has raised nearly $21 million while also securing a historic $50 million pledge to the Osler Foundation, continuing its legacy as the largest charity hockey game in Canadian history. Connect with us on Instagram. Learn more at hockeynightbrampton.ca
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