Auston Matthews headlines Brampton mayor's charity game

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has added Auston Matthews to his all-star lineup to raise money for health care and a new hospital.

The Maple Leafs captain is one of many current NHL players and hockey legends who will suit up for the Hockey Night in Brampton fundraiser set for Aug. 20 at the CAA Centre.

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“Auston Matthews is one of the biggest names in hockey and having him captain a team at Hockey Night in Brampton 2025 is a game-changer,” Brown said in a statement shared to social media.

“This event has always been about bringing the best talent to our community to support (Osler Health’s) second Brampton Hospital, a cause that matters most to the residents of Brampton. Auston’s participation takes the excitement to another level, and we can’t wait to see him hit the ice.”

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Other stars who will skate in the charity match include former Maple Leafs goaltender Curtis Joseph, forward Owen Nolan and defenceman Mark Giordano, Stanley Cup champion Ryan Getzlaf, Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull, NHL greats Jeremy Roenick and Cody Hodgson, and returning NHLers Dylan Strome, Liam Foudy, Erik Gudbranson and Jack McBain.

Coaching this year’s teams are Hockey Hall of Famers and Leafs legends Darryl Sittler and Wendel Clark.

The fundraiser is in its fourth year of supporting the William Osler Health System Foundation. Proceeds from the match will also go toward funding the city’s second hospital at the Peel Memorial site.

Last year, Hockey Night in Brampton raised $14 million for heath care initiatives in the city.

Tickets are available at hockeynightbrampton.ca.