Ryan Getzlaf
A Stanley Cup champion, two-time Olympic gold medallist and one of the NHL’s premier leaders of his era, Ryan Getzlaf was drafted 19th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2003. He went on to play his entire 17-season NHL career with the franchise, serving as captain for 12 years. Getzlaf retired in 2022 as Anaheim’s all-time leader in points (1,019) and assists (737). He also represented Canada on the international stage, winning gold at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
Phil Oreskovic
Phil Oreskovic built a reputation as a dependable, physical presence throughout his professional hockey career, earning recognition for his leadership and commitment to team play. Drafted 82nd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2005, he appeared in 10 games with the Leafs during the 2008–09 season, recording one goal and two assists. He spent the majority of his career with the Toronto Marlies in the AHL and also played for the Toronto Roadrunners. Oreskovic developed his game with the Brampton Battalion of the OHL and remains actively involved in the sport through a youth hockey development program in Brampton delivered in partnership with local organizations.
Cody Hodgson
Selected 10th overall in the 2008 NHL Draft, Cody Hodgson played six NHL seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators. A former captain of Canada’s National Junior Team, Hodgson was recognized for his offensive skill and leadership throughout his career.
Mark Giordano
Mark Giordano is a veteran NHL defenseman, Norris Trophy winner and former Toronto Maple Leaf. A Toronto native, Giordano spent much of his career with the Calgary Flames, where he served as captain, before becoming the first captain in Seattle Kraken history and later joining the Maple Leafs. Known for his leadership on and off the ice, Giordano was named the NHL’s top defenseman with the James Norris Memorial Trophy and was also recognized with the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.
Curtis Joseph
Curtis Joseph, affectionately known to hockey fans as “Cujo,” is one of the most recognizable goaltenders in Canadian hockey history. The former Toronto Maple Leaf played more than 900 NHL regular-season games during an accomplished career. At Hockey Night in Brampton, Joseph will take on a different role, leaving the goalie equipment behind to join the action as a skater.
Kris Versteeg
Kris Versteeg is a former hockey forward best known for winning two Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015. Throughout his career, Versteeg played for several NHL teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and Calgary Flames, amassing over 103 power play points in 643 career NHL games. After retiring from professional hockey, Versteeg has continued to stay involved in the sport, making appearances at charity events and working as a broadcaster.
Dylan Strome
Drafted third overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2015 NHL Draft, began his NHL career with the Coyotes before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in November 2018. He excelled with the Blackhawks, recording 51 points (17 goals, 34 assists) in 58 games during his first season. Over the next few seasons, he continued to contribute despite injuries, amassing 38 points in 2019-20 and 17 points in the shortened 2020-21 season.
Doug Gilmour
A Hockey Hall of Famer and one of the most iconic Toronto Maple Leafs in franchise history, Doug Gilmour returns to Hockey Night in Brampton with his trademark competitiveness and leadership. His legendary career included more than 1,400 NHL games and over 1,400 career points.
Wendel Clark
A beloved former Toronto Maple Leafs captain and one of hockey’s toughest competitors, Wendel Clark returns to the bench for Hockey Night in Brampton. Known for his physical play, scoring ability and leadership, Clark remains one of hockey’s most recognizable figures.
Owen Power
Hockey Legend