Few names are as closely connected to GTHL officiating as Brian Coles, whose involvement spanned more than five decades. He was an official, a Referee-in-Chief, a mentor and, for generations of referees, someone they could turn to for guidance. His commitment to officiating began when the League was still known as the Toronto Hockey League … Read more
TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is pleased to announce a new two-year partnership with Access Storage, naming the Canadian storage company the Official Storage Partner of the GTHL. The partnership will span the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons and will see Access Storage become integrated across a number of League properties, events, and communications. As part of the partnership, … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League will once again be well represented across the Ontario Hockey League this season, with 22 members of the 2026-27 OHL Officiating Team having ties to the GTHL and its officiating program. The OHL announced its 108-member officiating team for the upcoming season on September 16, featuring 40 referees and 68 … Read more
For 12 seasons, Buchholz has followed his son’s hockey journey while building a coaching journey of his own As communities across Canada celebrate National Coaches Week, the Greater Toronto Hockey League is recognizing the people who give their time, knowledge, and energy to help make hockey a positive experience for players at every level. For … Read more
GTHL alumnus reconnects with local hockey community during special appearance For Chris Tanev, a return to Victoria Village Arena was much more than a trip back to a familiar rink. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman and Greater Toronto Hockey League alumnus returned to his hockey roots on Sunday, September 13, spending time with fans and … Read more
National Coaches Week is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play, and to take time to say #ThanksCoach! As part of NCW, check out the free eLearning schedule below, grab the promo … Read more
TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to announce that the 15th annual GTHL Legacy Classic presented by Spordle raised a record-breaking $64,969.28 in support of the GTHL Legacy Fund. Held on July 28 at Richmond Hill Golf Club, the milestone edition of the annual tournament surpassed the event’s previous fundraising record … Read more
For Greater Toronto Hockey League players and families, the first day of school usually signals the start of another busy stretch. Classes are back, hockey is picking up, and calendars start to fill quickly with practices, games, homework, tournaments, and everything else that comes with the fall. Balancing school and hockey can take some adjusting. … Read more
The 2026-27 hockey season is right around the corner! Check out everything going on Around the G in September, presented by Access Storage. The GTHL is hosting Referee Clinics throughout the month of September. These clinics range from entry-level referees to Level 1-6 re-certifications for experienced referees. CLICK HERE for more information Referee Clinics. The Scarborough Ice … Read more
For Colton Peak, hockey was never just a sport. It was simply part of growing up. “I absolutely loved hockey. I [wanted] everything to do with it.” From playing minor hockey in Burlington to officiating major games in Ontario, Peak has spent much of his life at the rink. This season, he enters his sixth season with the Greater Toronto Hockey League … Read more
