TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Bill Chavez of Warren Park Hockey, the recipient of the 2026 George Chamandy Memorial Trophy. Established in 1953, the George Chamandy Memorial Trophy recognizes an individual’s long-standing commitment to hockey in the Greater Toronto Area. George Chamandy was a supporter of the Toronto … Read more
Greater Toronto Hockey League reflects on season of growth, impact, and continued progress TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League has released its 2025-26 Annual Report, highlighting a season marked by continued registration growth, expanded community impact, strengthened partnerships, and meaningful progress across League participation, operations, and development. The 2025-26 season saw total player registration … Read more
For Navinder Biln, officiating has always been about more than calling the game. Born in England before moving to Canada as a young child, Biln’s first experience wearing the stripes came not on the ice, but on the soccer field. As a teenager, he began officiating soccer — a path he was introduced to by … Read more
Annual summer development opportunity for new and returning officials set for August 24-26 The Greater Toronto Hockey League has opened registration for the 2026 Referee Summer Camp, taking place August 24-26 through the Canadian School of Hockey Officiating. Formerly known as “Ref School,” the comprehensive summer camp provides minor hockey officials with an opportunity to … Read more
Editor’s note: Brady Knowling (North York Rangers) was also selected in the 2026 NHL Draft. Knowling went in the fourth round (127th overall) to the San Jose Sharks. The total GTHL alumni represented is 15. Fourteen Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni heard their names called during the 2026 NHL Draft, with players selected across all … Read more
TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Mark Ngo of the Under-14 A Applewood Coyotes, the recipient of the 2026 John R. Gardner Special Recognition Award. Established in 2001 by GTHL President John Gardner, the John R. Gardner Special Recognition Award was developed to recognize players who have displayed inspirational … Read more
TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Jonathan Maddalena of the Under-18 Select West Mall Lightning, the recipient of the 2026 Cooper Humanitarian Award. Established in 1977 and originally sponsored by Cooper Canada, the Cooper Humanitarian Award is presented in recognition of lengthy and dedicated service to minor hockey and … Read more
TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Troy Whetstone, the recipient of the 2026 Gus Gordon Memorial Officials Award. Presented annually by the GTHL Supervisors, the Gus Gordon Memorial Officials Award recognizes an official who displays a balance between positive attitude, dedication, competence, and improvement. Whetstone began officiating during the … Read more
TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Tom Grant of the Under-15 A Toronto East Enders Ticats, the recipient of the 2026 Herb Ebisuzaki Coaching Award. Established in 2005, the Herb Ebisuzaki Coaching Award recognizes an outstanding minor hockey coach. The award is presented by the GTHL to a coach … Read more
Three Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni heard their names called on Wednesday, June 17, as the Professional Women’s Hockey League welcomed 72 new players during the 2026 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. The fourth annual PWHL Draft marked another major step forward for the women’s game, with … Read more
