GTHL Opens Applications for 2026-27 Legacy Fund Community Grant

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TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League has officially opened applications for the 2026-27 GTHL Legacy Fund Community Grant, providing local organizations with funding support to grow the game and make hockey more accessible in their communities. Established in 2011, the GTHL Legacy Fund provides financial support for GTHL families in need and assists … Read more

GTHL to Offer Four Instructional Stream Clinics This August

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Goaltending 1 and 2, Skating 2, and Skills 2 clinics available for coaches ahead of the 2026-27 season The Greater Toronto Hockey League will be offering four Instructional Stream clinics this season, providing coaches with opportunities to continue their development and work toward certification maintenance. The clinic offerings include Goaltending 1, Skating 2, Skills 2, … Read more

GTHL Legacy Fund Community Grant Awards Over $83,000 in 2025-26 Season, Supporting Access and Inclusion Across Hockey

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The Greater Toronto Hockey League continued to invest in initiatives that make hockey more accessible and inclusive across communities throughout the 2025-26 season, with the GTHL Legacy Fund Community Grant awarding $83,370 in support of programs, events, and initiatives across the GTHL community. The 2025-26 grant recipients — Humber Valley Hockey Association, Seaside Hockey Association, Duffield … Read more

Six GTHL Alumni Named to National Men’s Team for 2026 IIHF World Championship

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the 23 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Men’s Team at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, May 15-31 in Zürich and Fribourg, Switzerland. Of the 23 players, six are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. GTHL ALUMNI (6): The roster, which includes three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 12 … Read more

GTHL and CMHA Ontario Mark Successful First Season of Talk Today Pilot 

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TORONTO, ON – As Canadians recognize Mental Health Week, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division are celebrating the successful completion of the first season of the Talk Today pilot program in minor hockey.  Launched for the 2025-26 season, the pilot brought mental health education and awareness programming to young … Read more

GTHL Fast Track Program Now Accepting Applicants Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

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Presented by Pro Hockey Life, the program offers experienced hockey participants a pathway into competitive-level officiating. The Greater Toronto Hockey League is inviting experienced hockey participants to take the next step in their hockey journey through the GTHL Fast Track Program presented by Pro Hockey Life. Designed for individuals with already developed hockey experience, the … Read more

2026-27 Bench Staff Clinics Open for Registration

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Registration is now open for 2026-27 Bench Staff Clinics.

Bench Staff Clinics include required training and certification for:

  • Coaches
  • Trainers
  • Team Managers

All bench staff are encouraged to review the full certification and qualification requirements for the upcoming season.

2026-27 BENCH STAFF REQUIREMENTS – CLICK HERE

Important Updates for the 2026-27 Season

Please note the following changes:

  • The Hockey Canada Safety Program launched on April 1 and has replaced the Hockey Trainer Ontario Program.
  • The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture program launched on April 1 and has replaced the Respect in Sport – Activity Leader Program.
  • Branch Concussion Training is no longer a requirement.
  • Coaches who require Development 1 Certification can access the program using this link: CLICK HERE.

Bench Staff FAQs

The GTHL has created a Bench Staff Frequently Asked Questions page to help answer common questions about coaching, bench staff requirements, certifications, and qualifications.

BENCH STAFF FAQs – CLICK HERE

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