Rehan Surani Named 2026 GTHL-Dairy Farmers of Ontario Bursary Recipient

TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Rehan Surani of the Under-18 Toronto Jr. Canadiens, one of two recipients of the GTHL-Dairy Farmers of Ontario Bursary. New for the 2025-26 season, the GTHL is proud to partner with Dairy Farmers of Ontario through a bursary program recognizing U18 players for … Read more

GTHL Leads the Way with 84 Selections in 2026 OHL Priority Selection

The Greater Toronto Hockey League was well represented throughout the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore, with 84 GTHL players selected across the 15-round event. Held over two days at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, the 2026 Priority Selection marked the return of the event to an in-person format for … Read more

Hank Tang Recognized with 2026 George F. Dufton U18 AAA Scholarship Award

TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Hank Tang of the Under-18 Toronto Young Nationals, the recipient of the 2026 George F. Dufton U18 AAA Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the Don Mills Flyers Hockey Club, recognizing a U18 AAA player who achieves … Read more

Peter Zheng Earns 2026 Gord Hughes U16 AAA Scholarship Award

TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Peter Zheng of the U16 Mississauga Senators, the recipient of the 2026 Gord Hughes Under-16 AAA Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL recognizing a U16 AAA player who achieves a high standard of excellence academically … Read more

Victor Williams Honoured as 2026 J. Norman Sharp U18 AA Scholarship Award Recipient

TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Victor Williams of the U18 AA Streetsville Tigers, the recipient of the 2026 J. Norman Sharp Under-18 AA Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL recognizing a U18 AA player who achieves a high standard of … Read more

OHF Launches 2026 Goaltender Assist Program to Help Introduce More Young Athletes to the Position

The Ontario Hockey Federation is proud to launch the 2026 Goaltender Assist Program, an initiative designed to help introduce more young athletes to the position of goaltender by reducing the financial barrier associated with getting started in net. Through the program, the OHF will provide $250,000 worth of goaltending equipment to Associations across Ontario, supporting local hockey communities and helping make … Read more

Adam Baldizon Named 2026 Frank D. Smith U18 A Scholarship Award Recipient

TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Adam Baldizon, the recipient of the 2026 Frank D. Smith Under-18 A Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL recognizing a U18 ‘A’ player who excels both academically and in hockey. Established in 2005 and named … Read more

Jonathan Arnone Recognized with 2026 Len Barrett U18 House League Scholarship Award

TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Jonathan Arnone, the recipient of the 2026 Len Barrett Under-18 House League Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL recognizing a U18 House League player who excels both academically and in hockey. Established in 2005 and … Read more

GTHL Members to Offer More Than 20 NHL/NHLPA First Shift Programs in 2026-27

The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to support more than 20 NHL/NHLPA First Shift programs delivered through its Member organizations for the 2026-27 season. Designed for families new to hockey, the First Shift provides an accessible, safe, and fun introduction to the game. Open to players aged 6–10, the program includes a full set … Read more

Beyond the Whistle: Hamish Young

Hamish Young couldn’t predict where hockey would take him after he first stepped on the ice on the other side of the world.  As a teenager in Melbourne, Australia, Young set out on an unlikely path to play hockey in a city better known for its world-renowned culture and southeastern coastal setting than for producing elite hockey players. Unlike in North … Read more