Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with GTHL’s Jalen Smith-Pelly

This February, in honour of Black History Month, the Greater Toronto Hockey League continues to celebrate the stories and contributions of so many in the game of hockey and our local communities. As part of the celebrations, the latest spotlight is on Jalen Smith-Pelly, the GTHL’s Coordinator of League Scheduling. In his second full season as … Read more

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Celebrating women of the GTHL

As part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebrations, the Greater Toronto Hockey League is shining the spotlight on two members of the League’s staff: Stephanie Hyde and Patty Micolino. National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an annual day of observance held during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of … Read more

Seven former and current GTHL officials selected to attend Officiating Program of Excellence for 2023-24 season

Nearly 100 officials from coast to coast to coast have been selected to attend Hockey Canada Officiating Program of Excellence (OPOE) camps. Among those selected include seven former and current Greater Toronto Hockey League officials. FORMER & CURRENT GTHL OFFICIALS National High Performance Selection Camp (Calgary, AB – Feb. 1-4):  Tara Benard-Rae, Referee (MHL/GTHL) Brian … Read more

U13 ‘A’ George Bell Titans set to visit Whitefish River First Nation in second leg of home-and-home exchange program

The Under-13 ‘A’ George Bell Titans are set to visit Whitefish River First Nation from February 9-11 in the second leg of the home-and-home exchange program. In its second season, the exchange program, which featured the first leg in Toronto on October 27-29, strives to provide opportunities to GTHL and First Nations players, parents, and … Read more

Around the G: February 2024 Preview

The final month of the regular season is here! Check out everything going on around the G before the puck drops on the GTHL Playoffs!  Leaside Select Invitational Tournament (February 1-4)  The Leaside Flames are back with the 2024 iteration of the Select Invitational! Offering divisions from Under-7 all the way to U18 Select, this tournament … Read more

GTHL announces the formation of the Player and Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC), calls for applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is excited to announce the establishment of the Player and Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC). The PPAC is a vital initiative aimed at garnering valuable feedback to enhance the overall experience of players participating in GTHL programs. The PPAC has been created with the … Read more

Team Red holds on for 4-3 win in U18 ‘AAA’ All-Star Game

On Saturday, January 27, the ‘AAA’ All-Stars capped off the 22nd annual Under-18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade at Scotiabank Pond. Before the ‘AAA’ All-Stars hit the ice, the U18 ‘AA’ All-Stars and ‘A’ All-Stars faced off in lopsided affairs. The ‘AAA’ match-up proved to be the tightest contest of the day, with Team Red … Read more

Team Red skates to dominant win in U18 ‘AA’ All-Star Game

The matinee match-up of the 22nd annual Under-18 All-Star Festival featured the ‘AA’ All-Stars on Saturday, January 27 at Scotiabank Pond. The ‘AA’ All-Stars faced off following the U18 ‘A’ All-Star Game. For the complete ‘A’ All-Star recap, click here.  The ‘AA’ All-Star Game saw Team Red dominate the scoresheet, defeating Team Blue 8-1.   Kaleb Lyttleton (Markham Islanders) … Read more

Team Blue takes U18 ‘A’ All-Star Game with commanding performance

The 22nd annual Under-18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade hit the ice on Saturday, January 27, starting with the U18 ‘A’ All-Stars in a morning match-up. To begin the all-star festivities, goaltenders Cameron Benninger (Erindale Spitfires) and Andrew McHardy (Leaside Flames) were welcomed to centre ice to participate in the ceremonial puck drop. Goalie face-off, anyone? … Read more

GTHL hosted Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive a big success

As part of the I Play in the G and Under-18 All-Star Festivals fuelled by Gatorade on January 27-28 at Scotiabank Pond, the Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted an Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive in support of Indigenous youth in Ontario. The drive was an incredible success, bringing in 150 full hockey bags and 237 sticks, … Read more