The Greater Toronto Hockey League and its community are mourning the loss of Anthony Lee Thomas. On August 28, Anthony passed away at the age of 46. Coined as a lover of hockey, Anthony was an official in many of the GTHL’s programs, including at the house league level, with the North York Hockey League … Read more
A total of 110 participants hit the books and took to the ice at the GTHL’s Canadian School of Hockey Officiating: Referee Summer Camp from August 19-22. The camp featured varying skill levels in Quick Start, Junior Development, Becoming an Elite Official, and the Experienced Official Refresher programs. The camp also included special guest speaker, … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League held the 13th annual GTHL Legacy Classic on July 9, raising $34,495.81 in support of the GTHL Legacy Fund. The tournament was once again hosted by Richmond Hill Golf Club, welcoming a 132 golfers from the hockey community along with many partners who came out to support a great day on … Read more
In 2017-18, Hockey Canada mandated modified ice for Under-9 and younger programming. The focus of this change was the hockey player. Shrinking the ice surface from full-ice to modified at the younger age groups offers many benefits to players specifically in terms of growth and development. In particular, modified ice provides an increased emphasis on puck … Read more
Everyone makes mistakes – whether it’s in the classroom, the office, or at home, mistakes are a part of life. Hockey in particular is no different. It’s a very fast-paced sport, where players have to process what is going on around them and make split-second decisions that could impact the outcome of the game. Sometimes, … Read more
With the new hockey season right around the corner, we are taking one more look back at the 2023-24 campaign that saw many GTHL alumni crowned champions across their respective leagues. Check out all of the winning teams across all levels of professional and amateur hockey, and the GTHL alumni who helped their teams win! Professional Hockey … Read more
Benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, fuelled by Gatorade Once upon a time, the offseason meant throwing your hockey gear into the garage and trading your hockey stick for a baseball bat or a soccer ball. In more recent years, however, it seems that more and more hockey players continue to train and play year-round. … Read more
BLOOMING – FAST AND SLOW The arc of success in sports, school and career We all “bloom” at our own pace and in our own way. But in recent decades, there has been a strong push for kids to focus early in whatever they do. We are often told that the more complicated the world … Read more
Registration is now open for the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s first PD Skill Development Day of the 2024-25 season on Friday, October 11 at Scotiabank Pond, presented by GSW. Click here to register. The GTHL’s PD Skill Development Full-Day Camps work to enhance fundamental skills while prioritizing fun. The one-day camp is open to all … Read more
The world of virtual reality has come a long way in the last decade. Sports like golf, baseball, and racing have seen simulators close the gap between virtual reality and real-life in terms of quality, consistency, and feel. Hockey is the latest sport to get in on this via virtual reality (VR). The NHL Sense … Read more
