On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) will initiate “Period 1” of their return to play Game Plan. Teams will be allowed to practice and scrimmage on the ice in groups of no more than 20 players. In making the decision to move into “Period 1”, the League has consulted with … Read more
On Thursday, September 17, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) hosted a virtual Town Hall examining racism and discrimination within the League. The event was organized in response to current world events and situations that have come to light within the hockey community. The event comes after an Independent Committee was assigned to investigate how … Read more
Player Funding WHAT IS THE PLAYMAKERS PROGRAM? Jumpstart is proud to partner with the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) to create opportunities in sport for GTHL families in financial need through the Playmakers Program. Started during the 2019-20 season, funds are distributed to help with the costs of participating in organized hockey, and to run … Read more
Establishing healthy eating habits at home is a key component in improving your on-ice performance. Feeding your body with the fuel needed for every shift will help you seamlessly transition back to the ice when the time comes. Every Tuesday, nutritionist Seanna Thomas will be bringing you recipes and nutrition tips via the GTHL Instagram that will help to build healthy … Read more
The Thunder Bay Kings and Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) announced Thursday that three Thunder Bay teams have officially been granted the ability to play in the respective U15, U16, and U18 AAA divisions of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). This announcement comes with the full approval of the GTHL, Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO), the Ontario Hockey … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) has announced their return to play Game Plan that outlines timelines, protocols, and procedures for the 2020-21 season. Made in alignment with Hockey Canada’s Safety Guidelines and the Ontario government’s COVID-19 Return to Sport Guidelines, the GTHL’s Game Plan framework was formulated with expert advice from leading pediatric infectious … Read more
With the 2020 GTHL Awards Ceremony canceled due to COVID-19, the GTHL will be profiling each award and scholarship recipient from 2020 on GTHLCanada.com. In the chaos of a dressing room filled with the energy of young hockey players, it’s the silence and attentive nature of Andrew Headrick that makes him stand out. While his West Mall Lightning teammates exert their playful … Read more
Attention GTHL Players: Your hockey season was cut short, but the Hockey Hall of Fame would like to give you a reason to dust off your team jerseys and celebrate your 2019-20 season! The Hockey Hall of Fame is providing a 50% discount* on youth admission for GTHL players who arrive donning their minor hockey … Read more
August 22, 2020 – The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) today announced details of the Virtual Town Hall it will be holding to examine issues of racism and discrimination. The event will be hosted on Thursday September 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. The Town Hall will be organized in a manner to ensure all participants … Read more
The Canadian Tire Team Sponsorship program is back for 2020-21! The GTHL is excited to have this program continue this season. “We’re excited to have the Canadian Tire U13 house league sponsorship program back this season, said Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Scott Oakman. “With global economic uncertainty, the financial contributions made by this … Read more
