The Greater Toronto Hockey League has announced the coaching staff selections for the two GTHL teams competing in the 2017 OHL Gold Cup.

The U16 OHL Gold Cup is an annual event created to showcase Ontario’s top Under-16 talent. It is also an evaluation and selection platform for Team Canada. Top players will be selected from the U16 OHL Gold Cup to attend the Under-17 Team Canada National Camp where the Hockey Canada staff will select 66 players from across the country to represent Canada at the World Under-17 Challenge in December 2017. With 8 teams and 160 players representing the ALLIANCE, GTHL, HEO, HNO, NOHA, and OMHA, the future of Canadian hockey is on display during the 2017 OHL Gold Cup. This year’s event will take place May 3 – 7  in Kitchener, Ontario.

GTHL teams will be looking to win their third consecutive OHL Gold Cup title during the 2017 campaign. Both the 2016 and 2015 tournaments were captured by the GTHL.

Evaluation Staff
Director of Operations: Tony Visca, GTHL Coordinator Player Development
Lead Scout: Al Mason, Head Scout North York Rangers OJHL

Team Red Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Gary Camilleri, GTHL Program of Excellence
Associate Coach: David Cicchini, Don Mills Flyers GTHL
Associate Coach: Santo Rando, Toronto Young Nats GTHL
Trainer: Amanda Gilroy, Whitby Fury OJHL
Strength/Conditioning:  Mike Fruman

Team Blue Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Angelo Catenaro, Toronto Red Wings  GTHL
Associate Coach: CJ Bollers, Toronto Red Wings  GTHL
Associate Coach: Michael Chersey, GTHL Program of Excellence
Trainer: Dr. Johanna Carlo, GTHL Program of Excellence Trainer
Strength/Conditioning:  Mike Fruman

For further information regarding the OHL Gold Cup and the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence, please contact Josh Hamilton.

Josh Hamilton
Manager, Membership Services and Events
jhamilton@gthlcanada.com
(416) 636-6845