Originally published in the December 2019 issue of Breakout Magazine 10:20 a.m. on a Sunday at Chesswood Arena, Mikael Kingo is firing a lacrosse ball at the wall in between dressing rooms to himself, warming up his hand eye coordination for a game against the Mississauga Senators, who are a mere point behind his Vaughan … Read more
Looking to grow your Minor Hockey Association’s membership and get more kids in the game? Bauer, Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the application process for the 2020-21 NHL/NHLPA First Shift program. The 2020-21 season will mark the … Read more
After pulling on a hockey jersey for over a decade, in 2013, Mitch Muhvic took to the ice wearing a different sweater, one with white and black stripes. At the time, Muhvic was a high school student looking to make some money and learn the game from another angle. Six years later, Muhvic continues to … Read more
In need of some assistance with his son’s hockey team, Mike Russo recruited his brother-in-law Tony Peragine to help him behind the bench. With Tony’s son hitting the ice ten years later, Mike would be the first to raise his hand and return the favour. Reunited as coaches, the two continue to be a dynamic duo with … Read more
MEDIA RELEASE January 11, 2020 Toronto, ON – On Saturday afternoon, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) will welcome seven, under-7 Initiation Program hockey teams at its annual “I Play in the G Festival” at Scotiabank Pond. At the event, local MPP Roman Baber and Margherita Bialy, an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) volunteer will officially … Read more
Regular season games at Scotiabank Pond will have a celebratory feel this weekend as the GTHL hosts the third annual I Play In The G Festival. In addition to hundreds of regular-season games happening Saturday and Sunday, players and parents will be treated to giveaways from GTHL partners as well as opportunities to watch the … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) has announced details surrounding the 19h annual Midget “A” and “AA” All-Star Games as part of Midget All-Star Festival. The games will showcase the top players from the Midget “A” and “AA” divisions at Scotiabank Pond on Saturday, January 11. Players from the Midget “AA” division will take to the … Read more
Sitting in Sixteen Mile Area in Oakville, Jr. Canadiens defensemen Ty Nelson watched as World Junior Championship hopefuls, some only a mere two years his senior, compete for their chance to represent Canada at the 2020 tournament in Czech Republic. It was a mere two days following Nelson’s appearance at the 2019 GTHL Top Prospects Game, Powered … Read more
