Platinum Cup tournament to feature inaugural Maple Leafs Alumni vs. Toronto First Responders Game

The Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Toronto Maple Leafs are proud to host the inaugural Maple Leafs Alumni versus Toronto First Responders Game. As part of the 2023 Platinum Cup tournament festivities, Leafs alumni will take to the ice to face-off against local first responders at Scotiabank Pond (Rink 1) on Saturday, November 25. … Read more

Inaugural Movember Moustache Cup tournament raises over $40,000 with U14 ‘A’ Lorne Park Clarkson Wild sweeping championships

On November 17-19, the Greater Toronto Hockey League, in partnership with Movember, hosted the inaugural Movember Moustache Cup ‘A’ tournament at Scotiabank Pond. As the tournament hosted 32 teams across four non-contact ‘A’ divisions of Under-14, U15, U16, and U18, the U14 Lorne Park Clarkson Wild swept the championships on and off the ice. Ahead of the … Read more

2024 OHL Cup presented by FPS Payment to be held March 25-30 in Toronto

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League, along with the Greater Toronto Hockey League and new presenting sponsor FPS Payment announced today that the 2024 OHL Cup Showcase is set to take place from Monday, March 25 through Saturday, March 30. The showcase will feature 20 of the top Under-16 AAA programs from across Ontario … Read more

GTHL releases policy revisions and additions

The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today several policy revisions and additions.  The revised policies include the following:   COMPETITIVE (‘A,’ ‘AA,’ ‘AAA’) SPECIFIC:   GTHL GAMES POLICY   The policy outlines the length of games, format for warm-ups, and safety procedures to ensure the warm-up is conducted in a safe environment.  GTHL VIDEO REVIEW POLICY   By … Read more

Drill of the Month: November 2023

DRILL OF THE MONTH: Forwards – Entries – Overspeed Moves Age Group:  Under-15 Skill Description – First Progression  Forwards start in a line on blueline.  Can split forwards into two lines on opposite ends of the blueline.  First forward in line skates across the blueline and circles around the offside faceoff dot.   While circling, the forward … Read more

Around the G: November 2023 Preview

With the second month of the GTHL regular season upon us, hockey rinks and schedules are busy. Check out everything going on around the league this month!  Referee Clinics – Entry Level and Re-Certification (November)  The GTHL is hosting its final few Referee Clinics at various dates throughout the month of November. These clinics range from … Read more

George Bell Hockey Association, Whitefish River First Nation come together for first leg of exchange program

On October 27-29, the Under-13 ‘A’ George Bell Titans welcomed participants from Whitefish River First Nation to Toronto. The weekend served as the first leg of the 2023-24 season’s Whitefish River First Nation and Greater Toronto Hockey League home-and-home exchange.  The youth from Whitefish River First Nation arrived at George Bell Arena on Friday afternoon. … Read more

Registration now open for GTHL Development Day presented by GSW on February 16, 2024

Registration is now open for the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s second PD Skill Development Day of the season on Friday, February 16 at Scotiabank Pond, presented by GSW. 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 players from Under-9 to U13. … Read more

Congratulations to Shannon Crookston and Steve Bebis, finalists of My Hockey Hero Essay Contest presented by NewAge Products

The Greater Toronto Hockey League and NewAge Products are proud to congratulate Shannon Crookston and Steve Bebis for being named finalists of the My Hockey Hero Essay Contest. As finalists, both Shannon and Steve receive a Pro Series Mobile Utility Cart ($299 value) courtesy of NewAge Products. Shannon, General Manager for the Scarborough Young Bruins … Read more

GTHL, Whitefish River First Nation to participate in home-and-home exchange program for second straight season

The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to announce a home-and-home exchange with Whitefish River First Nation for a second consecutive season. For the 2023-24 exchange, the Under-13 ‘A’ George Bell team will participate alongside youth from Whitefish River First Nation.    The exchange program strives to provide opportunities for GTHL and First Nations players, parents, … Read more