2026-27 Bench Staff Clinics Open for Registration

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Registration is now open for 2026-27 Bench Staff Clinics.

Bench Staff Clinics include required training and certification for:

  • Coaches
  • Trainers
  • Team Managers

All bench staff are encouraged to review the full certification and qualification requirements for the upcoming season.

2026-27 BENCH STAFF REQUIREMENTS – CLICK HERE

Important Updates for the 2026-27 Season

Please note the following changes:

  • The Hockey Canada Safety Program launched on April 1 and has replaced the Hockey Trainer Ontario Program.
  • The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture program launched on April 1 and has replaced the Respect in Sport – Activity Leader Program.
  • Branch Concussion Training is no longer a requirement.
  • Coaches who require Development 1 Certification can access the program using this link: CLICK HERE.

Bench Staff FAQs

The GTHL has created a Bench Staff Frequently Asked Questions page to help answer common questions about coaching, bench staff requirements, certifications, and qualifications.

BENCH STAFF FAQs – CLICK HERE

Seven GTHL Alumni Named to National Men’s Under-18 Team for 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship

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TRENCIN, Slovakia – Twenty-five players will begin the tournament with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team as it looks for its third-consecutive gold medal at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, April 22-May 2 in Bratislava and Trencin, Slovakia. Of the 25 players selected, seven are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. GTHL ALUMNI (7): Three goaltenders, eight … Read more

Recap | 2026 GTHL Playoffs Presented by GSW

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The 2026 GTHL Playoffs presented by Gitch Sportswear once again showcased the passion, talent, hard work, and competitiveness that define hockey across the Greater Toronto Hockey League. From the opening puck drop to championship-clinching moments, a total of 1,612 playoff games were played across the GTHL, with teams battling through every round in pursuit of … Read more

GTHL Announces 2026-27 Player Registration Fee (PRF)

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The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) announced today the Player Registration Fee (PRF) for the 2026-27 season. For the 2026-27 season, the PRF for competitive (‘A,’ ‘AA,’ and ‘AAA’) players will be $980, representing a three per cent increase from the 2024-25 season, when the fee was last adjusted. Spread over two years, this is … Read more

Registration Now Open for 2026 GTHL Platinum Cup

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TORONTO, ON — Registration is now open for the 2026 GTHL Platinum Cup, one of the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s premier early-season tournaments. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2026 PLATINUM CUP. Set for Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto, the 2026 event will mark a major expansion … Read more

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