TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate Victor Williams of the U18 AA Streetsville Tigers, the recipient of the 2026 J. Norman Sharp Under-18 AA Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL recognizing a U18 AA player who achieves a high standard of … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
