The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today that effective Sunday, December 19 until Thursday, December 23, all competitive (‘AAA,’ ‘AA,’ and ‘A’) games will be postponed. The GTHL is scheduled to take its annual mid-season break from December 24 to January 1. All teams may continue to practice and/or participate in skill development programs if … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today that effective Saturday, December 18 until at least Sunday, December 26, all House League, Select, and Competitive games in the Under-12 division and below will be postponed. Teams in the U12 division and below may continue to practice and/or participate in skill development programs if they choose to. … Read more
Every year former CTV News reporter Naomi Parness works together with Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco to organize a Toy Mountain fundraiser in Vaughan. This year, the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Under-11 Toronto Avalanche and U13 Vaughan Rangers collected toys for the event, only to come together to help sort the mountain of donations. “It’s always … Read more
Get to know the first overall pick of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft Name: Owen Power Nickname: “Big Dog” or “OP” Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Favourite thing about Mississauga: How diverse the city is and how many different people you get to meet when living there. Favourite minor hockey rink: Paramount Fine Foods Centre Favourite memory playing with … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League continues to follow the direction of the province, municipalities, and public health, while adhering to the policies and procedures outlined in the League’s Game Plan 2.0. The Game Plan 2.0, developed and continuously updated through many consultations with the Hospital for Sick Kids and Toronto Public Health, has led and … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) congratulates Lorri Strong, the winner of the Week Four draw for the GTHL Catch the Ace fundraiser. Strong won $100 with card No. 9, the six of clubs. The draw was conducted on Wednesday, December 15. There was no grand prize winner. Get your tickets for week five of the GTHL’s Catch the Ace … Read more
CALGARY, Alta. – Following a four-day selection camp that included a pair of games against a team of U SPORTS all-stars, 25 players have been named to Canada’s National Junior Team for the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta. Of the 25 rostered names, five are Greater Toronto Hockey League … Read more
GTHL grad and Kingston Frontenacs head coach talks coaching mentality, lessons, and more Despite being a fourth-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, recording 185 points in 214 games in the OHL, playing at the professional level for nine seasons, and now the Head Coach of the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs, Luca Caputi is still … Read more
The Duffield Devils Under-10, U11, and U12 teams, along with the Vaughan Rangers U9 team, have gotten into the holiday spirit, giving back to their local communities this season. On November 28, the Devils teams participated in the annual TTC Stuff the Bus event. Each family donated one unwrapped toy for underprivileged children. Between the three … Read more
In anticipation of the GTHL’s second season of the Food Goals program, we sat down with Neil Hetherington, CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank, to discuss food insecurity in our communities and how GTHL teams can give back this holiday season. GTHL: What is the GTHL Food Goals program? HETHERINGTON: The GTHL has teamed up with … Read more
