The Greater Toronto Hockey League is deeply saddened by the passing of David Branch, who passed away January 4 at the age of 77. Dave’s impact on the game of hockey is immeasurable, but within the GTHL, he will be remembered first and foremost as a genuine friend of minor hockey and a steadfast supporter … Read more
TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the officiating selections for the 2026 Under-18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade. The 24th edition of the U18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade is Saturday, January 24, with the ‘A’ All-Star Game setting the stage at 10:00 a.m. followed by the ‘AA’ All-Stars in a matinee match-up at … Read more
TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the officiating selections for the 2026 GTHL Top Prospects Game fuelled by Gatorade. The 16th annual GTHL Top Prospects Game fuelled by Gatorade, featuring the League’s top 40 U16 ‘AAA’ players, is set for Wednesday, January 28 at Canlan Sports York. Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. … Read more
Hannah Hebscher’s journey started in Hamilton as a timekeeper, later leading to lacing up the skates as an on-ice official — sparked by a grandfather’s support and a first whistle. Now a GTHL official, Hannah continues working off-ice, pursuing a long-term goal of becoming an NHL off-ice official. Watch the full Beyond the Whistle below.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The rosters for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams and 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team were announced January 2 by USA Hockey. Two alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, Jack and Quinn Hughes (Toronto Marlboros), were named to USA Hockey’s Men’s Team. Both Hughes brothers will be making their Olympic debut at … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have announced the men’s hockey players nominated to compete with Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The 25 athletes are: Of the selections, six are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League: The 25 athletes were selected by general manager Doug Armstrong (Sarnia, ON/St. … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has named the 25 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Men’s Team at the 2025 Spengler Cup, set for Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. Of the 25 players, three are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League: Three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards were selected by general manager Marc … Read more
The Under-12 AA West Mall Lightning showed that their impact reaches far beyond the rink. This season, the team partnered with Holiday Hope to provide gifts and greeting cards for seniors living in long-term care who may not have family to celebrate with over the holidays. During their team Christmas party, each player created a … Read more
On the weekend of December 6, there was a powerful reminder of what can happen when the hockey community comes together for something bigger than the game. For the third year in a row, Ted Reeve Hockey Association, Bob Acton Sports, Beast Athletics, and the Toronto East Enders teamed up to support Centre 55’s Share … Read more
To the GTHL Community: As we approach the holiday break, I want to take a moment, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to extend holiday wishes and to thank everyone who makes GTHL hockey function and thrive. The GTHL is more than schedules, scores and standings. It’s a community built around the values that youth hockey generates — respect, teamwork, perseverance — as well … Read more
