Recommendations from Hockey Canada Regarding the Coronavirus

The following message has been shared by Hockey Canada regarding the Coronavirus, please read and implement the recommendations outlined below: On January 25, 2020, the Government of Ontario reported the first case of 2019-nCoV (coronavirus) in Canada. Canada’s chief public health officer is in ongoing contact with provincial and territorial chief medical officers of health … Read more

Ted Reeve Thunder, North York Knights Take On-Ice Talents Abroad

There are few things more memorable in hockey than the opportunity to travel, explore, and play in an international country. This past holiday season the North York Knights Peewee “A” and Ted Reeve Thunder Minor Bantam “AA” organizations took their talents to Europe for a once in a lifetime hockey experience. Coach of Ted Reeve … Read more

Mikael Kingo: Beyond the Pipes

Originally published in the December 2019 issue of Breakout Magazine 10:20 a.m. on a Sunday at Chesswood Arena, Mikael Kingo is firing a lacrosse ball at the wall in between dressing rooms to himself, warming up his hand eye coordination for a game against the Mississauga Senators, who are a mere point behind his Vaughan … Read more

MHAs Can Now Apply to Host a NHL/NHLPA First Shift Program For the 2020-21 Season

Looking to grow your Minor Hockey Association’s membership and get more kids in the game? Bauer, Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the application process for the 2020-21 NHL/NHLPA First Shift program. The 2020-21 season will mark the … Read more

Coach of the Month, Presented by the Coaches Site: Mike Russo and Tony Peragine

In need of some assistance with his son’s hockey team, Mike Russo recruited his brother-in-law Tony Peragine to help him behind the bench. With Tony’s son hitting the ice ten years later, Mike would be the first to raise his hand and return the favour. Reunited as coaches, the two continue to be a dynamic duo with … Read more

$150,000 OTF Grant Provides Funding for Grassroots Programming Across the GTHL

MEDIA RELEASE January 11, 2020 Toronto, ON – On Saturday afternoon, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) will welcome seven, under-7 Initiation Program hockey teams at its annual “I Play in the G Festival” at Scotiabank Pond. At the event, local MPP Roman Baber and Margherita Bialy, an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) volunteer will officially … Read more

I Play In The G Preview

Regular season games at Scotiabank Pond will have a celebratory feel this weekend as the GTHL hosts the third annual I Play In The G Festival. In addition to hundreds of regular-season games happening Saturday and Sunday, players and parents will be treated to giveaways from GTHL partners as well as opportunities to watch the … Read more

Rosters Announced For Midget “A” and “AA” All-Star Games

The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) has announced details surrounding the 19h annual Midget “A” and “AA” All-Star Games as part of Midget All-Star Festival.  The games will showcase the top players from the Midget “A” and “AA” divisions at Scotiabank Pond on Saturday, January 11. Players from the Midget “AA” division will take to the … Read more

Four GTHL Players to Represent Canada at 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games

Sitting in Sixteen Mile Area in Oakville, Jr. Canadiens defensemen Ty Nelson watched as World Junior Championship hopefuls, some only a mere two years his senior, compete for their chance to represent Canada at the 2020 tournament in Czech Republic. It was a mere two days following Nelson’s appearance at the 2019 GTHL Top Prospects Game, Powered … Read more