The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and Imperial Oil (Esso) are proud to announce a multi-year partnership starting in the 2024-25 season. The partnership will feature Esso as the official fuel of the GTHL, joining the League through the Team Jersey Patch Program for all competitive (‘A,’ ‘AA,’ ‘AAA’) divisions and age groups. The Esso … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has invited 48 of the nation’s best players to Canada’s National Women’s Team September Camp, presented by BFL CANADA, Sept. 9-15 at Canada Games Park in Thorold, Ontario. Of the 48 players invited to camp, six are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. GTHL ALUMNI (6) Jaime Bourbonnais (Mississauga … Read more
Around the G – September 2024 Preview The Labour Day weekend has come and gone, which means the 2024-25 hockey season is right around the corner! Check out everything going on Around the G this September. Referee Clinics – Entry Level and Re-Certification (September) The GTHL is hosting Referee Clinics on various dates throughout the month of … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League and its community are mourning the loss of Anthony Lee Thomas. On August 28, Anthony passed away at the age of 46. Coined as a lover of hockey, Anthony was an official in many of the GTHL’s programs, including at the house league level, with the North York Hockey League … Read more
A total of 110 participants hit the books and took to the ice at the GTHL’s Canadian School of Hockey Officiating: Referee Summer Camp from August 19-22. The camp featured varying skill levels in Quick Start, Junior Development, Becoming an Elite Official, and the Experienced Official Refresher programs. The camp also included special guest speaker, … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League held the 13th annual GTHL Legacy Classic on July 9, raising $34,495.81 in support of the GTHL Legacy Fund. The tournament was once again hosted by Richmond Hill Golf Club, welcoming a 132 golfers from the hockey community along with many partners who came out to support a great day on … Read more
In 2017-18, Hockey Canada mandated modified ice for Under-9 and younger programming. The focus of this change was the hockey player. Shrinking the ice surface from full-ice to modified at the younger age groups offers many benefits to players specifically in terms of growth and development. In particular, modified ice provides an increased emphasis on puck … Read more
On Tuesday, July 9, the Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted its 13th annual GTHL Legacy Classic at Richmond Hill Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament supported the League’s Legacy Fund, assisting GTHL families in financial need and to further assist organizations in funding hockey programs with a focus on child and community development.
Everyone makes mistakes – whether it’s in the classroom, the office, or at home, mistakes are a part of life. Hockey in particular is no different. It’s a very fast-paced sport, where players have to process what is going on around them and make split-second decisions that could impact the outcome of the game. Sometimes, … Read more
With the new hockey season right around the corner, we are taking one more look back at the 2023-24 campaign that saw many GTHL alumni crowned champions across their respective leagues. Check out all of the winning teams across all levels of professional and amateur hockey, and the GTHL alumni who helped their teams win! Professional Hockey … Read more
