The 2025-26 season is set to be an exciting one for players across the Greater Toronto Hockey League, with numerous championships taking place across multiple levels of competition. This guide provides a comprehensive look at all the championships for the season and can serve as a helpful resource for players and families.
All-Ontario Championships
The All-Ontario Championships refers to the provincial hockey championships for the top ‘AAA’ teams in Ontario, coordinated by the thee Hockey Canada branches in the province: Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO), and Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO). These championships feature teams from all three branches at three age categories:
- U13 AAA — Hosted by Waterloo Wolves
- U15 AAA — Hosted by Hockey Northwestern Ontario
- U18 AAA — Hosted by Markham Waxers
OHL Cups
The OHL Cup tournaments showcase the best of Ontario’s ‘AAA’ minor hockey talent in two age groups:
- U16 AAA OHL Cup – Hosted by the GTHL
- U14 AAA OHL Cup — Hosted by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)
Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Championships
OHF championships provide a pathway for teams at the ‘A’ and ‘AA’ level to compete provincially:
- U13 A — Hosted by Southeast Surge
- U13 AA — Hosted by Copper Cliff Reds
- U15 AA — Hosted by Vaughan Rangers
- U18 AA — Hosted by Kitchener Jr. Rangers
- New for 2025-26 for the non-body checking divisions:
- U15 A — Hosted by Aurora Tigers
- U18 A — Hosted by Markham Waxers
GTHL A Championships
The GTHL A Championships feature the GTHL competitive (‘A’) champions and the Mississauga Hockey League’s (MHL) champions going head-to-head, with some divisions advancing to provincial competition:
- U10: Single-game championship between MHL champion and GTHL competitive champion.
- U11 & U12: These groups are a part of the GTHL’s competitive stream; no separate championships.
- U13: GTHL competitive playoff champion will advance to OHF Championship.
- U14: Single-game championship between MHL champion and GTHL competitive champion.
- U15: Best-of-three series between MHL champion and GTHL competitive champion to qualify for OHF Championship.
- U16: Single-game championship between MHL champion and GTHL competitive champion.
- U17: Single-game championship between MHL champion and GTHL competitive champion.
- U18: Best-of-three series between MHL champion and GTHL competitive champion to qualify for OHF Championship.
Information on the 2026 GTHL Playoffs presented by GSW will be shared in the coming months.
The 2025-26 season promises excitement at every level, from local ‘A’ Championships to ‘AAA’ and provincial OHF competitions. Stay updated on game schedules, results, and more using the GTHL Game Centre.
