OHF Launches 2026 Goaltender Assist Program to Help Introduce More Young Athletes to the Position

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The Ontario Hockey Federation is proud to launch the 2026 Goaltender Assist Program, an initiative designed to help introduce more young athletes to the position of goaltender by reducing the financial barrier associated with getting started in net. Through the program, the OHF will provide $250,000 worth of goaltending equipment to Associations across Ontario, supporting local hockey communities and helping make … Read more

Adam Baldizon Named 2026 Frank D. Smith U18 A Scholarship Award Recipient

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TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Adam Baldizon, the recipient of the 2026 Frank D. Smith Under-18 A Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL recognizing a U18 ‘A’ player who excels both academically and in hockey. Established in 2005 and named … Read more

Jonathan Arnone Recognized with 2026 Len Barrett U18 House League Scholarship Award

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TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Jonathan Arnone, the recipient of the 2026 Len Barrett Under-18 House League Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL recognizing a U18 House League player who excels both academically and in hockey. Established in 2005 and … Read more

GTHL Members to Offer More Than 20 NHL/NHLPA First Shift Programs in 2026-27

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The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to support more than 20 NHL/NHLPA First Shift programs delivered through its Member organizations for the 2026-27 season. Designed for families new to hockey, the First Shift provides an accessible, safe, and fun introduction to the game. Open to players aged 6–10, the program includes a full set … Read more

Beyond the Whistle: Hamish Young

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Hamish Young couldn’t predict where hockey would take him after he first stepped on the ice on the other side of the world.  As a teenager in Melbourne, Australia, Young set out on an unlikely path to play hockey in a city better known for its world-renowned culture and southeastern coastal setting than for producing elite hockey players. Unlike in North … Read more

120 Prospects Named to Ontario Summer Games Rosters

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Hockey Eastern Ontario, Hockey Northwestern Ontario and the Ontario Hockey Federation are pleased to announce the 120 under-15 aged (2011 born) players selected to attend the Ontario Summer Games July 29 – August 2, 2026 in Waterloo, ON. Athletes from all three Ontario Hockey branches were evaluated throughout the 2025-2026 season, including at league games, … Read more

GTHL Proud to Partner with HER Sports Fest to Help Grow the Game

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The Greater Toronto Hockey League joined organizations from across the sport community at HER Sports Fest from May 22-24, helping celebrate, promote, and support girls and women in sport. Held at The Hangar Sports & Events Centre at Downsview Park in Toronto, HER Sports Fest brought together athletes, families, sport organizations, local businesses, and community … Read more

Hockey Starts Here: MHL Pilot Initiative with Hockey Canada Welcomes New Families to the Game

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For many families, the idea of signing up for hockey can feel overwhelming. From equipment and registration to learning how the season works, the game can sometimes feel unfamiliar from the outside. The Hockey Starts Here initiative helped change that. Launched by the Mississauga Hockey League (MHL) as a pilot initiative in partnership with Hockey … Read more

Helping More Kids Play: GTHL and KidSport Ontario Award $54,335 in 2025-26 Funding

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As the Greater Toronto Hockey League recognizes KidSport Week, the League is proud to highlight the continued impact of its partnership with KidSport Ontario in helping make hockey more accessible for families across the GTHL community. Through the partnership, the GTHL provides a financial contribution to KidSport Ontario to support individual hockey grant applications. KidSport … Read more

GTHL Alumni Stacey, DiGirolamo Capture PWHL Championship with Montréal Victoire

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The Greater Toronto Hockey League congratulates alumni Laura Stacey and Jessica DiGirolamo on winning the 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Walter Cup with the Montréal Victoire. Stacey, a Toronto Royals alumna, and DiGirolamo, a Mississauga North Stars alumna, helped Montréal capture the franchise’s first Walter Cup championship following a 4-0 win over the Ottawa … Read more

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