THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE “Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” – Nelson Mandela It has often been said that sport is “The Universal Language.” In 2005, upon launching the United Nations’ International Year of Sport, Secretary-General Kofi Annan described sport in that way and stated: “Sport can bridge … Read more
Today the Greater Toronto Hockey League is releasing the Roadmap for Change: The Independent Committee’s review of racism and discrimination in the GTHL, in its entirety. To view the complete Roadmap for Change: The Independent Committee’s Review of Racism and Discrimination in the Greater Toronto Hockey League report, click here. BACKGROUND The GTHL … Read more
The 2022 OHL Cup powered by Under Armour will feature the top 20 Under-16 ‘AAA’ teams from Ontario and the United States. The showcase will run from March 30 to April 4, with all games being played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto. The Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 4. Fifteen teams … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) congratulates Carol Greenwood, the winner of the Week 18 draw for the GTHL Catch the Ace fundraiser. Greenwood won $100 with card No. 17, the three of clubs. The draw was conducted on Wednesday, March 23. There was no grand prize winner. Get your tickets for week 19 of the GTHL’s Catch the Ace … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is continuously working to provide a sport environment that is respectful, inclusive, and free from discrimination. As the importance of serving as a leading ally in minor hockey and youth sport, the GTHL is publicly outlining the policy, originally adopted in 2016, of the prohibition of all team names and … Read more
For the third year, two Greater Toronto Hockey League players worked together off the ice to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous children and youth. Under-17 ‘A’ West Mall Lightning goaltender, Daniel Berton, teamed up once again with Ethan Kowatsch, U18 ‘AAA’ Toronto Titans netminder to gather gently used hockey equipment. With a shorter timeframe … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) congratulates Carol Greenwood, the winner of the Week 17 draw for the GTHL Catch the Ace fundraiser. Greenwood won $100 with card No. 16, the five of clubs. The draw was conducted on Wednesday, March 16. There was no grand prize winner. Get your tickets for week 18 of the GTHL’s Catch the Ace … Read more
The goaltender for the Under-11 ‘A’ Humber Valley Sharks, Lucas MacDonald, wanted to make a difference in the lives of Ukrainian people. The 10-year-old chose to organize a friendly hockey game to fundraise, incredibly raising over $19,000 to support the people of Ukraine. With the help of the Humber Valley Hockey Association, MacDonald and his friends invited … Read more
Registration for the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s 11th annual Legacy Classic is now open! The golf tournament is an annual fundraising event for the GTHL Legacy Fund, which was established in 2011 to provide financial support for GTHL families in need. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, July 12 at Cardinal Golf Club (2740 Davis Dr. West, King, … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League and Hockey Equality today announced a five-year partnership agreement that will further promote the shared values of working to remove barriers and foster life-long learning through the game of hockey. Hockey Equality, a charity formed in 2021 and founded by GTHL and NHL alumnus Anthony Stewart, aims to make hockey … Read more
