Recap | 2026 GTHL Playoffs Presented by GSW

The 2026 GTHL Playoffs presented by Gitch Sportswear once again showcased the passion, talent, hard work, and competitiveness that define hockey across the Greater Toronto Hockey League. From the opening puck drop to championship-clinching moments, a total of 1,612 playoff games were played across the GTHL, with teams battling through every round in pursuit of a title. In the end, nine ‘A’ Champions, nine ‘AA’ Champions and eight ‘AAA’ Champions were crowned, while five ‘A’ GTHL Champions also emerged through the Mississauga Hockey League (MHL) vs. GTHL Championships.

Beyond League play, GTHL teams continued to make their mark on the provincial stage. At the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Championships, the Lorne Park Clarkson Wild captured the inaugural Under-15 BB/A title, the Ted Reeve Thunder were crowned U18 ‘AA’ Champions, and the Greater Toronto Capitals advanced to the final of the U15 ‘AA’ Championship, where host Vaughan Rangers also earned a spot in the bronze medal game. At the All-Ontario Championships, the Vaughan Kings claimed the U15 ‘AAA’ title, the Toronto Marlboros finished as U13 ‘AAA’ finalists, and the Toronto Titans earned bronze at the U18 ‘AAA’ Central Region Championship.

2026 GTHL Playoffs By the Numbers

• 1,612 — Total GTHL playoff games played across A, AA, and AAA competition.
• 26 — Total championship divisions contested, including nine A, nine AA, and eight AAA titles.
• 24 — Different GTHL Clubs that reached at least one championship final.
• 17 — Different Clubs that captured a GTHL championship, highlighting the depth and competitiveness across the League.
• 7 — Clubs that advanced to a final but fell just short of a title.
• 4 — Championships won by the Vaughan Rangers, the most of any Club in the 2026 GTHL Playoffs.
• 3 — Championships won by both the Leaside Flames and Toronto Marlboros, tied for the second-most among all Clubs.
• 5 — Finals appearances by the Leaside Flames, Vaughan Rangers, and Toronto Jr. Canadiens, the most of any Clubs this playoff season.
• 3-for-3 — The Toronto Marlboros’ perfect record in championship games, winning all three finals they reached.
• 9 — Different Clubs that won the 9 AA championships, meaning every AA division crowned a different champion.
• 6 — Different Clubs that captured the 9 A championships.
• 5 — Different Clubs that won the 8 AAA championships.
• 5 — Clubs that accounted for every AAA final appearance: Toronto Marlboros, Vaughan Kings, Toronto Jr. Canadiens, Don Mills Flyers, and Toronto Titans.
• 4 — Runner-up finishes recorded by the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, the most of any Club in the 2026 playoffs.
• 5 — Clubs that reached finals in more than one level of competition: North Toronto, Leaside Flames, Vaughan Rangers, Forest Hill Force, and Humber Valley Sharks.

Championship Leaders

• Vaughan Rangers — 4
• Leaside Flames — 3
• Toronto Marlboros — 3
• North Toronto — 2
• Vaughan Kings — 2

One Title Each

Avalanche, Forest Hill Force, Toronto Royals, Humber Valley Sharks, Faustina Toros, Mississauga Beast, Greater Toronto Capitals, Scarborough Ice Raiders, Ted Reeve Thunder, Don Mills Flyers, Toronto Jr. Canadiens and Toronto Titans.

Below is a look at the complete list of 2026 GTHL Playoff champions and finalists. (* Indicates Pro Hockey Life Cup winners as 2025-26 Regular Season Champions)

2026 ‘A’ GTHL CHAMPIONSHIPS (GTHL VS. MHL CHAMPIONS)

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