TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division are proud to announce a new partnership to introduce the Talk Today program at the minor hockey level. Talk Today is a mental health education and awareness program developed by CMHA Ontario to support youth athletes. Originally … Read more
On behalf of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, I want to say thank you to the Toronto Blue Jays. Thank you for reminding all of us, especially young athletes, what it truly means to love the game. From the first pitch to the very last out, you showed that having fun isn’t something you grow out … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League community continues to honour the life and legacy of longtime official and Referee-in-Chief, Brian Coles, who passed away in February 2025 following a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout the 2025–26 season, GTHL officials will wear “COLES” helmet stickers in tribute to Brian’s remarkable 54 years of dedication to the game … Read more
(By CHL.ca) The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has announced the full roster for Team CHL ahead of the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, which will see the top 2026 NHL Draft-eligible prospects from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) face off against the U.S. National … Read more
On October 25 and 26, the Esso Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) Puck Drop Weekend officially launched the 2025-26 hockey season with a celebration at Canlan York. The two-day event featured 60 games across all competitive levels (‘A’, ‘AA’, ‘AAA’) and age divisions from Under-10 to U18. “As a proud partner of the … Read more
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 … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), in partnership with Esso, is excited to share the full event schedule for the 2025 Esso GTHL Puck Drop Weekend, taking place Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 at Canlan Sports York. The two-day celebration of hockey will feature interactive games, autograph sessions with Toronto Maple Leafs alumni … Read more
For the 2025-26 season, seven GTHL alumni will take to the ice with stripes in the American Hockey League (AHL), the top developmental league for the NHL. Of the seven, five will wear the bands as referees and two will skate as linespersons. Referees: Linespersons: The GTHL congratulates these alumni on their continued success and … Read more
TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is proud to announce a multi-year partnership renewal with Pro Hockey Life. The partnership reaffirms Pro Hockey Life’s role as the Official Hockey Retailer of the GTHL through the 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 seasons. The renewed agreement will see Pro Hockey Life maintain its presenting sponsorship … Read more
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) officiating team for the 2025-26 NHL season is set. The team consists of 70 full time officials — 35 referees and 35 linespersons. Among the full time selections, two referees and one linesperson are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Among the GTHL alumni selected is referee Wes McCauley, … Read more
