What happened
The Tim Hortons in Richmond, Ontario, a village south of Ottawa, hosted the second national Tim Hortons and Upper Deck hockey card trading night of the 2026-27 season on Thursday, November 5. According to Sports Collectors Daily, Tim Hortons had recognised the location, owned by Sue Dennison, for running the best card trading night in Canada in fall 2025. The reward was supposed to be a visit from the Stanley Cup.
The night before, Dennison learned the Cup would not make it. It needed repairs and maintenance ahead of the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on November 9. The Hall promised a future visit, but no date has been set. Representatives brought the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy instead.
Who showed up
The report says more than a thousand collectors came, with trading tables set up under a large outdoor tent. Former Ottawa Senator Chris Neil signed autographs, and current Senators Shane Pinto and Jordan Spence also attended, along with the team's mascot and players from the junior Richmond Royals. The local Lions Club served hot dogs for donations to the Richmond Food Bank.
Dennison's father, Hall of Fame referee Andy Van Hellemond, greeted guests in his referee jersey. He appears on cards himself, including 1990-91 Pro Set and Upper Deck's NHL Legends, which included a memorabilia card with a piece of his game-worn referee jersey.
Why it matters for collectors
Tim Hortons trading nights have become one of the easiest ways for Canadian collectors, especially kids, to complete sets of the annual Tim Hortons Upper Deck cards without buying pack after pack. The Richmond turnout shows how big these community events have become, even without the headline guest.
What Canadian collectors should know
Watch your local Tim Hortons for the next national trading night this season. If you have extra Tim Hortons singles or chase cards left after trading, you can also buy and sell them in CAD on TCE.