Stanley Cup Champion and former Toronto Maple Leafs Gary Roberts joins Mayor Patrick Brown’s Hockey Night in Brampton 2025 lineup

BRAMPTON, ON (August 16, 2025) – Stanley Cup champion, three-time NHL All-Star and former Toronto Maple Leafs star Gary Roberts will join the 2025 lineup for Hockey Night in Brampton, taking place Wednesday, August 20 at the CAA Centre, in support of Brampton’s second hospital.

With the event just days away, fans can look forward to seeing Roberts hit the ice alongside an exciting a star-studded roster including Team Captain Auston Matthews, Ryan Getzlaf, Curtis Joseph, Mark Giordano, Jeremy Roenick, Owen Nolan, Owen Power and many more!

Canada’s Biggest Charity Hockey Game Returns

Date: Wednesday, August 20

Doors Open: 6 pm

Puck Drop: 7 pm

Location: CAA Centre, 7575 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton, ON

Tickets for this year’s event are $25 and available now at hockeynightbrampton.ca.

Special Autograph Signings

Fans will have the rare chance to meet some of hockey’s most legendary names before the puck drops!

With the purchase of a game ticket, fans can enjoy free autograph signings with their favourite stars:

6 pm – Owen Nolan, Curtis Joseph and Jeremy Roenick
6:30 pm – Darryl Sittler and Wendel Clark

We would like to thank our Presenting Meet and Greet Sponsor, 407 ETR for making these unforgettable fan experiences possible.

Player Profile

Born in North York, ON, and raised in Whitby, ON, Gary Roberts is a Stanley Cup champion (Calgary Flames 1989), Memorial Cup champion (Guelph Platers 1986), and three-time NHL All-Star whose career spanned 21 seasons. Drafted 12th overall by the Calgary Flames in 1984, he went on to play 1,224 NHL games with Calgary, Carolina, Toronto, Florida, Pittsburgh, and Tampa Bay, recording 910 points. Renowned for his perseverance, Roberts overcame a serious neck injury to extend his career by another 12 seasons, earning the Bill Masterton Trophy in 1996.

Hockey Night in Brampton 2025 Sponsors

The City of Brampton extends its gratitude to Hockey Night in Brampton’s 2025 General Sponsors AFA Systems, Amazon, Ballantry Homes, Blackthorn Group, Choice Properties, CN, Holborn Group, North American Development Group, Orlando Corporation, Policaro BMW, Rogers, Tribute Communities for their generous support.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Gary Roberts to the 2025 Hockey Night in Brampton lineup. Gary is not only a Stanley Cup champion and one of the game’s most respected players, but also an inspiration for his perseverance and dedication to hockey. We are just days away from the event and his participation adds even more excitement as we count down to what will be an incredible night for our community!” – Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

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About Hockey Night in Brampton

Launched in 2019 by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Mayor Brown’s 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 2024, the event raised an incredible $14 million for the Osler Foundation, making it the largest charity hockey game in Canadian history. Connect with us on Instagram. Learn more at hockeynightbrampton.ca

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