TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is proud to announce a new partnership with Dairy Farmers of Ontario, making Milk an Official Partner of the GTHL for the 2025-26 season.
Through this one-year partnership, Milk will be the Title Sponsor of the GTHL’s Under-18 (U18) House League Team Sponsorship Program, supporting up to 41 U18 teams across the League. The initiative aims to provide critical resources and opportunities for players to continue their hockey journey while promoting healthy, active lifestyles — all fuelled by milk.
In addition, Milk will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the GTHL Bursary Program, which awards two $5,000 bursaries annually to deserving GTHL members. These bursaries will be presented at the GTHL Awards Gala, recognizing players who demonstrate excellence on the ice, in the classroom, and in their communities.
“Dairy Farmers of Ontario is proud to partner with the Greater Toronto Hockey League,” says Cheryl Smith, CEO at Dairy Farmers of Ontario. “This partnership reflects our commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles and investing in youth across Ontario, while supporting youth in their pursuit of their athletic and academic goals.”
“This partnership with Dairy Farmers of Ontario provides an incredible opportunity to support our house leagues, particularly at the U18 level,” said Scott Oakman, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the GTHL. “It allows us to keep more players engaged in the game while promoting health, teamwork, and community. The addition of the bursary program further extends that support, helping players pursue their goals beyond the rink.”
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to empower the next generation of athletes — both on and off the ice.
For more information about the Greater Toronto Hockey League, please visit gthlcanada.com. For more information on the Dairy Farmers of Ontario please visit www.milk.org.
About Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the marketing board for the largest sector of Ontario agriculture. Our mission is to provide leadership and excellence in the production and marketing of Canadian milk for a dynamic, profitable growing dairy industry. Ontario’s 10,000+ dairy farmers and their families on 3,187 farms are proud to produce high-quality milk for Canadians. For more information, visit www.milk.org.
ABOUT THE GREATER TORONTO HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1911, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is a non-profit organization, home to more than 30 community recreational programs and the largest minor hockey league in the world. The GTHL registers more than 30,000 annual participants in Markham, Mississauga, Toronto and Vaughan. The purpose of the GTHL is to empower, innovate and provide hockey experiences that foster growth, inclusion and excellence for all participants, while providing an enriching, equitable and inclusive environment that benefits all members and the broader community.
