McDonald’s Canada has launched a new limited-time meal, the NHL Star Sticks Meal, featuring the mouth-watering Hockey Hero Burger. This meal is now available at participating McDonald’s locations across Canada, offering a unique experience for hockey fans and fast food enthusiasts.
The Hockey Hero Burger
The star of the show is undoubtedly the Hockey Hero Burger, a behemoth of a sandwich made with three juicy 100% Canadian beef patties, shredded lettuce, crispy hickory-smoked bacon, processed cheese, and a mayo-style sauce on a toasted homestyle bun.
Collectible NHL Star Sticks
The NHL Star Sticks Meal also comes with a collectible mini NHL stick featuring one of seven big-name players, including Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews. These sticks are available in seven different designs.
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Partnership with the NHL
The rollout is part of McDonald’s ongoing partnership with the NHL. This year’s offering builds on its 2025 campaign, which paired a collectible mini stick with a full meal and a returning burger built specifically for the promo.
Benefits for McDonald’s and the NHL
For McDonald’s, the partnership provides a unique opportunity to tap into the passion and excitement of hockey fans. For the NHL, the partnership offers a chance to grow its fan base and increase engagement.
Meal Details
- Features a choice of entrée: Hockey Hero Burger, 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, Big Mac, McVeggie, or Spicy McVeggie
- Comes with medium World Famous Fries, made from 100% Canadian potatoes
- Includes a medium fountain drink
Don’t Miss Out
Get to McDonald’s today to score big with the Hockey Hero Burger and NHL Star Sticks – this limited-time-only meal is sure to generate buzz and drive sales for McDonald’s, while providing a unique experience for fans of all ages.
