The first time Victoria Wells stepped into a hockey arena, she had to be dragged along. “My brother, who is six years older than me, played competitive hockey,” said Wells. “So by the time I started walking, I was being dragged to rinks to watch him. When I was seven, it was finally my turn … Read more
On Thursday, October 9, the Greater Toronto Hockey League was proud to support Shine Foundation’s second annual Come to Sleigh Para Hockey Tournament at Scotiabank Pond. The event raised over $90,000 in support of Shine Foundation. Pushing participants outside their comfort zone, Come to Sleigh encouraged players to experience the accessible sport of para ice … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the 44 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada Red and Canada White at the 2025 U17 World Challenge, set for Nov. 2-8 at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. Of the 44 players, nine are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Canada Red (5 GTHL Alumni) … Read more
TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and Esso are excited to announce the return of the Esso GTHL Puck Drop Weekend, taking place October 25-26 at Canlan York. Following the success of last season’s inaugural event, the weekend will once again celebrate the start of the GTHL season with interactive experiences, appearances … Read more
Jason Deeck’s love for hockey is almost genetic. From the moment his father arrived in Canada, the game became a core Deeck family passion. “I played hockey basically my whole life,” Deeck said. “My dad was a big fan of hockey when he moved here from Lebanon. He led me and my brother into hockey, … Read more
On Friday, October 10, the Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted the first PD Development Day presented by Gitch Sportswear of the 2025-26 season at Scotiabank Pond. The one-day camp welcomed 44 participants with skillsets ranging from House League through to ‘AAA’. The day consisted of two on-ice and two off-ice development sessions. The on-ice sessions … Read more
On October 5, the Markham Majors and Markham Islanders hosted the ‘Fill the Net, Feed the Community’ food drive, giving families and coaches an opportunity to give back to support those in need. The Markham Fire Department supported the event with partnership, providing signage and handouts for promotion. Thanks to generosity of the community, the … Read more
As the 2025-26 National Hockey League season gets underway on Tuesday, October 7, a total of 77 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni are featured on opening night rosters. Of the NHL’s 32 teams, 29 include at least one former GTHL player. Ten teams include a minimum of four former GTHL players. The Toronto Maple Leafs, … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League, in partnership with Pro Hockey Life, is proud to launch the Why I Play Contest, inviting players from across the League to share what drives their passion for the game of hockey. Running from October 3 to October 31, 2025, the campaign asks participants to answer the question, “Why I … Read more
The start of October means the 2025-26 hockey season is finally here! Check out everything going on around the GTHL this October. The GTHL is hosting Referee Clinics on various dates throughout the month of October. These clinics range from entry-level referees to Level 1-6 re-certifications for experienced referees. CLICK HERE for more information Referee … Read more
