The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) today announced the teams that have been granted for entry for the 2015-16 season. The Board of Directors of the GTHL has approved the participation of 566 entries from 51 different Hockey Clubs and Associations.

A total of 96 “AAA” teams, six Under-21 “AAA” teams, 243 “AA” teams, and 221 “A” teams were awarded for the 2015-16 season as compared to a total of 96 “AAA” teams, eight Under 21 “AAA” teams, 257 “AA” teams, and 226 “A” teams that were awarded at this time last year.

“The GTHL is excited to announce the team entries that will be participating next season” said GTHL President John Gardner. “Out of the 603 requests for teams, the Board felt these 566 were the strongest applications. We look forward to next season and wish each of these teams the best of luck.”

The GTHL will continue offering both a Midget Jr. division for 16-year-olds and a Midget division for 16 and 17-year-old players at both the “A” and “AA” level. The GTHL also will continue its initiatives aimed at making the Midget division more attractive by avoiding games during exams and March Break, and holding All-Star games for each category.

Tryouts will commence on April 13, 2015. The 2015-16 hockey season will begin for the “AAA” division on Sept. 14 and the “AA” and “A” divisions will begin on Sept. 21.

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