WEEKLY RELEASES
Another 414 games added to the regular season schedule in this week. A fun weekend is planned with the “I Play in the G Festival”, along with the U18 All-Star games taking place at Scotiabank Pond on Saturday and Sunday. *Posted December 8*
A busy week for tournaments, particularly the Toronto Aeros Winter Challenge which takes place at Chesswood and Scotiabank Pond this weekend. 382 regular season games added to the schedule, highlighted by Hockey Day in Vaughan on Saturday January 17th taking place at Vaughan Sports Village. *Posted December 2*
Things get back into full swing as the first full week of hockey in the new year is a busy one. 461 games added to the schedule. *Posted November 27*
The first games of 2026 are apart of a mini week coming out of the winter break, with 234 games added to the GTHL regular season schedule as teams get back in the swing of things after some much deserved time off. *Posted November 18*
A total of 557 games rounds out the schedule in the last week before Christmas. We hope everyone enjoys the Winter Holiday, as teams will get a break from the busy GTHL schedule and come back ready to go in the new year. *Posted November 6*
We are approaching the winter holidays as the playoff picture in the standings is beginning to take real shape. 401 games in week 11 of the season, along with some huge tournaments over the weekend, including the Vaughan Silver Stick for “A”, and the Vaughan Kings Classic for “AAA”. *Posted Oct 29*
The first week of December and it’s another busy one. 452 games added to the regular season schedule. The weekend is highlighted by the Mississauga Rattlers AA tournament. *Posted October 22*
The final week of November is our busiest yet, with a whopping 465 games on the schedule. This weekend is highlighted by the Silver Stick AAA tournament in Whitby, drawing top tier talent from across North America and setting up some exciting matchups. *Posted October 16*
Week 8 is underway with 422 games lined up across the league. Teams are settling in, the standings are starting to take shape, and the pace isn’t letting up. This weekend is highlighted by the GTHL’s Platinum cup tournament for U11 A & AA divisions. Another great week to be at the rink. *Posted October 8*
Week 7 is rolling in strong with 428 games on the schedule. Another big stretch as the season keeps building momentum. All eyes turn to the weekend for the GTHL’s “A” Challenge Cup, which runs from November 14-16, where competition heats up and bragging rights are on the line. Whether you’re battling for position in the standings or gearing up for tournament play, it’s shaping up to be another fun week of hockey. *Posted October 1*
An eventful 6th week sees 423 games added to the schedule. Teams are starting to settle in to the season nicely. This weekend is also busy with over 100 teams away at tournaments. *Posted September 24*
U14 and younger age groups get a night off to go trick-or-treating on this Halloween Friday. Otherwise, status quo with 417 total games scheduled for week 5. *Posted September 22*
Week 4 is highlighted by Esso GTHL Puck Drop Weekend, with a total of 60 games being played at Canlan York on Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26. Teams of all age groups and divisions will be represented during this event to celebrate the start of another great GTHL season. In total, we have 454 games being added to the regular season schedule. *Posted September 15*
Another relatively light week as we come out of the Thanksgiving weekend and start to ease into the new season. 375 total games on this week’s slate. *Posted September 9th*
It’s the A/AA groups turn to get started as we hit the ground running with 352 games and everyone is off to the races for our 2025-2026 GTHL regular season. *Posted September 3rd*
The first regular season games of the 2025-2026 season kick off as the AAA group hits the ice to begin a brand new year. 92 total games get things started in week 1. *Posted September 3rd*
LEAGUE NEWS
Season Start Dates for 2025-26
The AAA program begins on September 29. Programs for AA and A begin on October 6.
Under 17 & 18 ‘A’ and ‘AA’ Seasonal Breaks
Please note the Under 17 and Under 18 “A” and “AA” programs are scheduled to have no games during the following periods:
January 20th to January 29th
March 13th to March 22nd
These breaks are part of our programming to encourage participation in these age groups.
Winter Break
This season the winter break will be from December 24 to January 1.
Tiering for divisions of 15 teams or larger
The GTHL will review the Tiering program for the 2025-2026 season.
Home Days Listed
Please see the Club Tools & Forms tab for details on team home days. The chart is a helpful reference when planning practices or advising players which days may generally be open for other activities.
It’s important to keep in mind that 80% of GTHL game ice falls on weekends. If you and another team end up playing on a day that is not either team’s designated home day, it’s likely the result of scheduling adjustments made when teams are away for tournaments.
Requesting Time Off, Exemption Use
Please note that exemptions can be used at each team’s discretion for what they feel is most important. While they are often used for tournaments, exemptions may also be applied to block off dates for events such as fundraisers, school trips, or religious holidays.
For example:
- Fundraisers: Teams may request multiple days to allow time for planning, participating, and resting afterward.
- Religious holidays: Exemptions can be used to ensure players and families have the time off they need.
- School trips: If many players are away, an exemption can be submitted to avoid conflicts.
Each team may submit three exemption periods per season based on what is most important for their group.
Altered Flood Schedule
Please note that an Altered Flood Schedule will be used in some arenas to ensure our game program can be completed within the allotted ice time.
This applies when two U15 to U18 games are scheduled back-to-back.
- Game 1: Follows the regular flood schedule (flood before the game, and again between the 2nd and 3rd periods).
- Game 2: Starts immediately after Game 1 without a flood. Teams will play the 1st period on the existing ice. A single flood will occur between the 1st and 2nd periods, and then the 2nd and 3rd periods will be played on that fresh ice.
- Exception: If Game 1 did not have a flood due to a five-goal spread, then Game 2 will follow the regular flood schedule.
Altered Flood Programs for the 2025/26 season: TO BE DETERMINED
SCHEDULE FORMATS
The format for each group gets set once the GTHL has a finalized slate of teams in place. Early in the season the GTHL monitors the size of each group to determine the formats.
| AGE | CATEGORY | REGULAR SEASON GAMES | TYPE | PLAYOFF TEAMS |
| Under-10 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 12 |
| Under-11 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 12 |
| Under-12 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 12 |
| Under-13 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 8 |
| Under-14 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 8 |
| Under-15 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 8 |
| Under-16 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 8 |
| Under-18 | AAA | 33 | Balanced | 8 |
| AGE | CATEGORY | REGULAR SEASON GAMES | TYPE | PLAYOFF TEAMS |
| Under-10 | AA – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 11 |
| Under-10 | AA – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 14 |
| Under-11 | AA – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 9 |
| Under-11 | AA – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 14 |
| Under-12 | AA – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 10 |
| Under-12 | AA – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 10 |
| Under-13 | AA – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 4 |
| Under-13 | AA – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-14 | AA – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 6 |
| Under-14 | AA – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-15 | AA – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 6 |
| Under-15 | AA – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-16 | AA – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 6 |
| Under-16 | AA – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-17 | AA | 34 | Unbalanced | 12 |
| Under-18 | AA | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| AGE | CATEGORY | REGULAR SEASON GAMES | TYPE | PLAYOFF TEAMS |
| Under-10 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 15 |
| Under-10 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-11 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 13 |
| Under-11 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 12 |
| Under-12 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 14 |
| Under-12 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 11 |
| Under-13 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-13 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-14 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-14 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 4 |
| Under-15 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-15 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 4 |
| Under-16 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-16 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 4 |
| Under-17 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-17 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-18 | A – East | 34 | Unbalanced | 8 |
| Under-18 | A – West | 34 | Unbalanced | 4 |
2025-2026 PLAYOFF FORMATS
Information on 2025-2026 GTHL Playoff Formats to be announced at a later date.
CLUB TOOLS & FORMS
Club Home Days – 2025-2026 Season
Home Days for clubs for the 2025-2026 season are available. The included chart will be updated periodically as home dates are submitted by each club. Click here for to view the 2025-2026 Club Home Days chart.
Incorrect Scores
From time to time, a score will be reported incorrectly on the GTHL website. This may be due to an error on the game sheet which is electronically uploaded each day. If you spot an error in the final score, then please contact your club executive to touch base with our office. Corrections will not be made to individual player statistics.
Exhibition Games
If your team is traveling outside the GTHL boundaries, you must submit the 2025-2026 Exhibition Game Application – CLICK HERE.
Throughout the season, any time your team plays an exhibition game, your Club GM or President must submit the game details. Please ensure your GM has the following information:
- Date
- Location
- Time
- Opponent
Once submitted, the GTHL Central Registry will coordinate officials. They can be contacted at [email protected] or 905-951-7946.
LOOKING FOR ICE?
Check out Canlan Ice Sports-York for practice ice throughout the season.
Need extra practice ice?
Check out Chesswood Arenas or Westwood Arenas for ice time throughout the season.
Looking for extra ice in Mississauga?
The Mississauga Recreation & Parks Dept. has recently enhanced their “Connet2Rec Communication Channel” to allow visitors the opportunity to check ice time availability at any of the City’s 12 Arenas (20 rinks). To grab some extra ice for your team, please click here.
City of Toronto Ice
Click the following link to access available ice times for City of Toronto rinks: Additional Ice Time For Sale – City of Toronto.
ARENA NOTES
Ford Performance Centre Policy on Warming up Off-Ice
Please be aware that playing with pucks, balls, golf balls, balls of tape, etc., is not allowed in the dressing rooms or anywhere around the perimetre of our rinks or lobby of the Ford Performance Centre. Failure to comply will result in ejection from the facility. Your co-operation and help with this would be appreciated and would assist in keeping our facility safe and clean.
City of Toronto Policy on Warming Up in the Arena
Please speak to your coaches, parents, officials, etc., to inform them that playing with pucks, balls, balls of tape, etc., is not allowed in the dressing rooms or anywhere around the perimetre of our arenas. Cooperation and help with this would be appreciated and would further assist in keeping our arenas clean.
