Sherwood 2026 Signature Series Mini Stick Contest
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
KEY DATES:
The Sherwood Signature Series 2026 Contest (the “Contest”) is brought to you by INA International Ltd. (the “Sponsor”) and begins on October 16, 2026 and ends on May 1, 2027 – or whenever all Winning Devices (as defined below in Rule 4) are redeemed in accordance with these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”), whichever occurs first (the “Contest Period”). To qualify for a chance to win the Trip Prize (as defined below in Rule 5), you must redeem your Winning Device and complete all required confirmation processes in accordance with these Rules prior to December 31, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET (the “Trip Prize Redemption Deadline”).
ELIGIBILITY:
Contest is open only to residents of Canada and United States (50 United States and District of Columbia) who have reached the legal age of majority in their province/territory/state of residence at the time of entry; except employees, representatives, agents, officers or directors (and those with whom such persons are living, whether related or not) of the Sponsor, its associated and affiliated entities, advertising/promotion agencies and any other individual(s), entity or entities involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the Contest (collectively, the “Contest Parties”). Void where prohibited.
AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY RULES:
By participating in this Contest, you are signifying your agreement that you have read and agree to be legally bound by these Rules.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
At the start of the Contest, there will be a set number of: (i) specially marked Sherwood Signature Series 2026 mystery mini-stick packages (the “Participating Product(s)”); and (ii) Virtual No Purchase Necessary Envelopes (each, an “Envelope” and collectively, the “Envelopes”). At the start of the Contest, there will be a total combination of one hundred and fifty-five thousand (155,000) Participating Products/Envelopes available for distribution, while supplies last, as follows:
Participating Products: During the Contest Period, you can purchase a Participating Product either in-store or online from an authorized participating retailer listed in Exhibit A, while supplies last.
Envelopes: Alternatively, to obtain one (1) Envelope, while supplies last, without making a purchase, visit http://www.sherwoodhockey.com/collections/AMOE and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the request form with all required information (including a 100 word or more unique and original essay (each, an “Essay”) answering the following question: “Tell us what makes Sherwood’s Signature Series stand out to you as a hockey player or fan.” (collectively, the “Request”). Residents of the United States are not required to provide an Essay. Upon receipt of a valid Request in accordance with these Rules, the Sponsor will send you an email (using the email address provided on your Request) containing one (1) randomly selected Envelope per unique and original Request received. To be eligible, a Request must: (i) contain a unique and original Essay, if applicable (i.e. you cannot submit the same, or substantially the same, Essay more than one time in relation to this Contest); and (ii) be received by no later than May 1, 2027 at 12:00 p.m. ET to allow Sponsor sufficient time to send back the Envelope via e-mail. The Contest Parties and each of their respective agents, employees, directors, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed or incomplete Requests (all of which are void).
At the start of the Contest Period, there will be a total of one hundred (100) eligible winning golden coloured devices, as follows: (i) a golden coloured mini-stick and accompanying ticket in a Participating Product; or (ii) a virtual golden coloured ticket in an Envelope (each, a “Winning Device”). Each Winning Device will randomly be placed within either: (i) a Participating Product; or (ii) an Envelope. For the avoidance of any doubt whatsoever, there will be only one hundred (100) Winning Devices – where each such Winning Device will randomly be placed within either: (i) a Participating Product; or (ii) an Envelope. Once the Contest Period starts, however, there is no guarantee that a Winning Device will actually be found (or found during the Contest Period) by an eligible entrant. If you find a Winning Device (either within a Participating Product or within an Envelope) then you will be eligible to win a Mini-Stick Prize (subject to compliance with these Rules). At the start of the Contest Period, the odds of finding a Winning Device are 1 in 1,550. The odds of winning will change throughout the Contest Period as Participating Products/Envelopes are distributed and Mini-Stick Prizes are redeemed.
In addition, an eligible entrant will automatically be entered for a chance to win the Trip Prize if (prior to the Trip Prize Redemption Deadline) they: (i) find a Winning Device; and (ii) complete all required redemption and confirmation processes in accordance with these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion) (each, a “Trip Prize Entry”).
PRIZES:
There will be a total of one hundred and one (101) Prizes (each, a “Prize” and collectively, the “Prizes”) available to be won in relation to this Contest, as follows:
Mini-Stick Prizes:
There will be a total of one hundred (100) Mini-Stick Prizes (each, a “Mini-Stick Prize” and collectively, the “Mini-Stick Prizes”) available to be won in relation to this Contest. Each Mini-Stick Prize consists of one (1) golden coloured hockey mini stick that is autographed by either Connor Beddard or Quinton Byfield. There will be fifty (50) golden coloured mini sticks that are autographed by Connor Beddard, as well as fifty (50) golden coloured mini sticks that are autographed by Quinton Byfield. Upon claiming a Mini-Stick Prize in accordance with Rule 6, the confirmed winner will be randomly assigned one (1) Mini-Stick Prize. An eligible winner cannot request a particular autographed mini stick. Each Mini-Stick Prize has an approximate retail value of $500 CAD / $350 USD.
Trip Prize:
There will be a total of one (1) Trip Prize (the “Trip Prize”) available to be won in relation to this Contest. The Trip Prize consists of a trip for the confirmed winner and one (1) Guest (the “Guest” – subject to the Guest Requirements below) to Chicago, Illinois to meet Conor Bedard (the “Experience”). Trip Prize includes: (i) transportation (economy class) for the confirmed winner and their Guest to Chicago, Illinois from a departure location near the confirmed winner's residence (as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); (ii) accommodation for two (2) (double occupancy) for 2 nights in a hotel or hotels determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion; (iii) one (1) $1000 USD prepaid card for the confirmed winner only; (iv) two (2) general admission tickets to a Chicago Blackhawks hockey game (seating to be determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); (v) one (1) hockey jersey for the confirmed winner only (sizing subject to availability); and (vi) the opportunity for the confirmed winner and their Guest to meet Conor Bedard (subject to availability).
Trip Prize has a total approximate retail value of $5000 USD / $6800 CAD – although the actual retail value may vary depending on the point of departure. Under no circumstances whatsoever will any difference between the actual and approximate retail values be awarded. Choice of transportation, accommodation (including, without limitation, room size and occupancy) and all other aspects of the Trip Prize are at the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.
The following general conditions apply to the Trip Prize: (i) Trip Prize must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable, assignable and/or convertible to cash (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); (ii) no substitutions are permitted, except at Sponsor’s option; (iii) participation in the Trip Prize must occur within and/or on or before the date or dates specified by the Sponsor (otherwise the Trip Prize may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be forfeited in its entirety and, if forfeited, nothing will be substituted in its place); (iv) the confirmed winner and their Guest must have all necessary documentation to permit participation in the Trip Prize (including, if required, international travel between Canada and the United States) and must participate on the same itinerary as set by or on behalf of the Sponsor; (v) the costs of everything not specifically and expressly stated above as included in the Trip Prize are the sole and absolute responsibility of the confirmed winner and their Guest, including, without limitation: meals and drinks; gratuities; entertainment; health and travel insurance; transportation for confirmed winner and their Guest to and from the departure location selected by the Sponsor; additional transportation; baggage and other fees; and items of a personal nature (NOTE: confirmed winner and/or their Guest may be required to present a valid major credit card in their name at the time of hotel check-in to cover any incidental expenses); (vi) if the confirmed winner and/or their Guest do not utilize any part(s) of the Trip Prize, then any such part(s) not utilized may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be forfeited in their entirety and, if forfeited, nothing will be substituted in their place; (vii) Sponsor reserves the right at any time to: (a) place reasonable restrictions on the availability or use of the Trip Prize or any component thereof; and (b) substitute the Trip Prize or a component thereof for any reason with a prize or prize component(s) of equal or greater retail value, including, without limitation, but solely at the Sponsor’s sole discretion, a cash award; (viii) all arrangements relating to the Trip Prize must be made through the Sponsor or its designated agents; and (ix) by accepting the Trip Prize, the confirmed winner agrees to waive all recourse against the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties if the Trip Prize or a component thereof does not prove satisfactory, either in whole or in part.
Guest Requirements: The confirmed winner’s Guest must sign and return the Sponsor’s release (by the date indicated on the release form) indicating that they waive all recourse against the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties relating to their participation in the Trip Prize (including, without limitation, any travel related thereto). In the case that the guest is a minor, the guest’s parent/guardian must sign the Sponsor’s release in their behalf.
It is strongly recommended and encouraged that the confirmed winner and their Guest obtain sufficient personal travel and medical insurance prior to departure. Transportation is subject to availability, blackout periods, government restrictions and regulations, or other transportation restrictions and regulations.
The Sponsor and the other Released Parties will not be responsible in the event the Trip Prize or any portion thereof (including, but not limited to, the Experience) is delayed, cancelled, postponed or rescheduled for any reason whatsoever.
Neither the confirmed winner nor their Guest nor any other person or entity will be compensated in the event of such delay, cancellation or other event contemplated herein. The Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen tickets. Changes to transportation, accommodation and or passenger names are not accepted once bookings have been confirmed.
MINI-STICK PRIZE REDEMPTION PROCESS:
If you find an eligible Winning Device, then you must go to Sherwoodhockey.com/pages/Signature-Series-Winner-en on or before 11:59:59 p.m. ET on May 30, 2027 and follow the on-screen instructions to: (i) enter the unique verification code that is found on the Winning Device; (ii) enter all required personal information in the space provided; (iii) upload a proof of purchase photograph that shows the golden coloured mini stick and accompanying ticket found in the packaging of the Participating Product (Note: This requirement is not applicable to participants who found their Winning Device in an Envelope); and (iv) enter all required shipping information in the space provided.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You may be required to submit your eligible Winning Device to the Sponsor for verification. If the Sponsor makes this request and does not receive your eligible Winning Device in accordance with these Rules and/or cannot complete any required verification of your eligible Winning Device to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor, then your eligible Winning Device will not be accepted and will be declared by the Sponsor to be null and void (in which case any Prize associated with such Winning Device will be forfeited in its entirety).
TRIP PRIZE SELECTION PROCESS:
On January 22, 2027 (the “Selection Date”) in Toronto, Ontario at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET, one (1) eligible entrant will be selected by random draw from among all eligible Trip Prize Entries earned in accordance with these Rules. The eligible entrant selected will be eligible to win the Trip Prize (subject to compliance with these Rules). The odds of winning the Trip Prize depend on the number of eligible Trip Prize Entries earned in accordance with these Rules.
PRIZE WINNER CONFIRMATION PROCESS (APPLICABLE TO ALL PRIZES):
NO ONE IS A PRIZE WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SPONSOR OFFICIALLY CONFIRMS THEM AS A PRIZE WINNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES. Before being CONFIRMED AS A PRIZE winner, each eligible Prize winner will be required to: (a) correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other aid (which may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be administered online, by email or other electronic means, by telephone, or in the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release) (US residents are not required to answer a skill-testing question); and (b) digitally execute the Sponsor’s declaration and release form, which (among other things): (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the applicable Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, their participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the applicable Prize; and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of their name, city and province/territory/state of residence, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner or medium whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet. If an eligible Prize winner: (a) fails to correctly answer the skill-testing question, where required; (b) fails to properly execute and return ally Contest documents within the specified time; (c) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the applicable Prize (as awarded) for any reason; and/or (d) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); then they will be disqualified (and will forfeit all rights to the applicable Prize). Any Mini-Stick Prize that is not or cannot be awarded in accordance with these Rules will be null and void and will not be awarded. In the case of the Trip Prize, the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate eligible entrant from among the remaining eligible Trip Prize Entries in accordance with these Rules (in which case the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply to such newly selected eligible Trip Prize winner).
ADDITIONAL RULES:
If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to: (i) use multiple names, multiple identities, multiple email addresses, any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s), and/or any other means not in keeping with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Rules to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt this Contest; (ii) falsely claim an eligible Winning Device without legitimately obtaining an eligible Winning Device in accordance with these Rules; and/or (iii) submit or attempt to submit an eligible Winning Device that has been falsified, manipulated or otherwise altered in any way (all as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); then they may be disqualified from the Contest in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.
VERIFICATION:
All Trip Prize Entries, Requests, Winning Devices and participants are subject to verification at any time and for any reason. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of a Trip Prize Entry, Request, Winning Device and/or other information entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Rules. Failure to provide such proof (including providing the original Winning Device and/or any other materials as requested by the Sponsor) to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The sole determinant of the time for the purposes of this Contest will be the official time-keeping device(s) used by the Sponsor. Proof of transmission (screenshots or captures etc.) or attempted transmission of any communication, does not constitute proof of delivery or receipt by the Sponsor.
PRIZE CONDITIONS:
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Prize must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable or assignable (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion). No substitutions are permitted, except at Sponsor’s option. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to substitute any Prize or a component thereof with a prize of equal or greater retail value. Neither the Sponsor nor any of the other Released Parties makes any representation or offers any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality or fitness of any Prize awarded in connection with the Contest. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each confirmed winner understands and acknowledges that they may not seek reimbursement or pursue any legal or equitable remedy from either the Sponsor or any of the other Released Parties should their Prize fail to be fit for its purpose or is in any way unsatisfactory.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all entrants without right of appeal. ANYONE DEEMED BY THE SPONSOR TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE SPONSOR’S INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER AND/OR SPIRIT OF THESE RULES FOR ANY REASON IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION IN THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE SPONSOR AT ANY TIME.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify any individual that it deems to be in violation of these Rules. The Sponsor reserves the right to refuse participation by any person whose eligibility is in question or who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to enter. In its sole and absolute determination, the Sponsor may disqualify any person who acts in any manner to threaten or abuse or harass any other person.
The Sponsor and the other Released Parties will not be liable for: (i) any failure of any website or any platform during or after the Contest; (ii) any technical malfunction or other problems of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, those relating to the telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment or software; (iii) the failure of any information or materials whatsoever to be received, captured, recorded or function properly for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website; (iv) the failure of any Winning Devices to be included in a Participating Product and/or Envelope; (v) any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer or other device related to or resulting from participating in the Contest; (vi) anyone being incorrectly and/or mistakenly identified as a winner or eligible winner; and/or (vi) any combination of the above.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to withdraw, amend or suspend this Contest (or to amend these Rules) in any way, in the event of any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that interferes with the proper conduct of this Contest as contemplated by these Rules, including, without limitation, any error, problem, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or failure of any kind whatsoever.
Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest in any way (as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion) may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, amend or suspend this Contest, or to amend these Rules, in any way without prior notice or obligation, in the event of any accident, printing, administrative, or other error of any kind, or for any other reason whatsoever. Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to administer an alternate test of skill as it deems appropriate based on the circumstances and/or to comply with applicable law.
If due to printing, production, online, internet, computer or other error of any kind, more Prizes are claimed than intended to be distributed or awarded according to these Rules, then, in addition to having the right to terminate the Contest immediately, the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to rescind invalid Prize claims and/or conduct a random draw from amongst all eligible claimants to award the correct number and type of Prizes as specified in these Rules. In no event whatsoever will the Sponsor or any of the other Released Parties be liable for more than the number, type and value of Prizes as stated in these Rules.
By entering this Contest, each entrant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted only for the purpose of administering the Contest and in accordance with the Sponsor’s privacy policy (available at: https://sherwoodhockey.com/pages/privacy-policy). This section does not limit any other consent(s) that an individual may provide the Sponsor or others in relation to the collection, use and/or disclosure of their personal information.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust any of the dates, timeframes and/or other Contest mechanics stipulated in these Rules, to the extent deemed necessary by the Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance by any entrant and/or any other information or materials with these Rules, or as a result of any problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of the Contest as contemplated in these Rules, or for any other reason.
In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these English Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, including, but not limited to, any website(s), French version of these Rules, point of sale, television, print or online advertising and/or any instructions or interpretations of these Rules given by any representative of the Sponsor, the terms and conditions of these English Rules shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with the terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules or the rights and obligations of participants, Sponsor or any of the other the Released Parties in connection with the Contest will be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws. The parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Ontario in any action to enforce (or otherwise relating to) these Rules or relating to this Contest.
For Contest results, send an email with the subject line of “Winners List – Sherwood Signature Series 2026 Contest” to sherwoodcustomerservice@cantire.com. Requests for the Winner’s List must be received within 60 days of the end of the Contest Period.