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
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
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
CALGARY, AB – Hockey Canada has announced the 44 players who will compete with Team Canada Red and Team Canada White at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Nov. 2-11 in Charlottetown and Summerside, PE. Of the 44 players, six are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Jake O’Brien (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) and Luca … Read more
On Saturday, October 21, NewAge Products recognized Raoul Fortier as the winner of the My Hockey Hero Essay Contest as part of GTHL Puck Drop Weekend festivities. Raoul, hockey volunteer for over seven years and current head coach of the Under-12 George Bell Select team, was the focus of an essay submitted by Isabelle Faucher. As … Read more
For the third season, MLSE Foundation and Scotiabank have launched the Hockey Coach Education Program to provide equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and other racialized youth across Ontario to obtain hockey coaching certifications and connect them to coaching positions in their community. The mission is to change the game and make hockey a more inclusive, diverse, … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted its first PD Skill Development Day of the 2023-2024 season on Friday, October 6 at Scotiabank Pond. In its fifth season, the event sold out, welcoming 80 participants. The participants ranged from Under-9 to U13, with a varying skillset including house league to ‘AAA’. The day included two on-ice sessions, an off-ice session … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League, in partnership with Nothers The Award Store, is proud to introduce the Nothers House League Team of the Month program for the 2023-24 season. The Nothers House League Team of the Month program will give house league teams throughout the GTHL the opportunity to enter for a chance to win … Read more
This past Thanksgiving, the Under-12 Reps Hockey Club spent time visiting the Ronald McDonald House. Along with the visit, the team made a charitable donation to the families staying at the house during the holiday weekend. “Not only was it a very humbling experience for the players and staff, but it also gives us a sense of community,” … Read more
DRILL OF THE MONTH: Defence – Puck on Forehand Pivots Age Groups Under-13 Skill Description Player always faces the middle pylon. Keep puck on forehand, except on escape moves. Perform an escape move on middle pylon and at the bottom of the circle. Good shooting principles followed at blue line when taking a shot. Key Teaching … Read more
