On September 25, Ontario Hockey League Director of Officiating Conrad Haché announced the league’s roster of 110 on-ice officials for the 2024-25 season. A total of 31 former Greater Toronto Hockey League officials are featured on this season’s OHL Officiating Team, 16 of which will wear the bands as a referee and 15 will skate … Read more
The puck dropped on the Ontario Hockey League’s Opening Week on Thursday, September 26 with the reigning Memorial Cup champions Saginaw Spirit hosting the Windsor Spitfires, and a rivalry match-up between the Kingston Frontenacs and the Peterborough Petes. As the 2024-25 season begins, a total of 167 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni are featured on … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to host Under-12 hockey players representing the Korean Elementary Ice Hockey Association (KEIHA) with a welcome on September 24 through to October 8. The U12 KEIHA team will be looking to gain more experience within the sport of hockey as a part of Canadian culture. The visit will … Read more
On September 27, the Greater Toronto Hockey League recognizes Rowan’s Law Day, highlighting concussion education and strategies to prevent, identify, and manage them. 1. What is Rowan’s Law Day? Rowan’s Law Day is dedicated to the memory of Rowan Stringer, a young Ottawa rugby player who died tragically in 2013 from the effects of multiple … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League and KidSport Ontario are proud to announce a partnership agreement for the 2024-25 season. The partnership will strive to assist young athletes in GTHL house league and competitive (‘AAA,’ ‘AA,’ ‘A’) programs in need of support by helping to remove financial barriers for new and current players. The partnership includes … Read more
Concussion Awareness Week was established in 2021 to increase concussion awareness by providing information and encouraging action in communities across Canada. Concussion Awareness Week is for everyone with a role in sport and recreation – participants, parents, coaches, organizers, educators, and more. This year, Concussion Awareness Week is taking place from September 23 to 30. … Read more
On September 13, the Greater Toronto Hockey League with the Mississauga Hockey League (MHL) and North York Hockey League (NYHL), recognized the 2023-24 Officiating Award recipients. It was the 19th annual celebration of officiating excellence in the GTHL’s competitive (‘A,’ ‘AA,’ and ‘AAA’) program, MHL, and NYHL. “Getting the GTHL competitive officials together with the MHL … Read more
On September 16, You Can Play through partnership with the Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted an education and awareness session with the League’s Development Staff. The session, welcoming a total of 21 participants, included five coach facilitators, six officiating instructors, seven of the GTHL’s investigators, as well as a couple of new staff and GTHL … Read more
As athletes, it’s important to set yourself up for success by starting your day right and getting game-ready with a nutritious breakfast and pre-game meals. It’s essential that athletes get the right balance of nutrients to maintain optimal energy levels without feeling weighed down, ensuring peak performance on game day. Here are six easy breakfast … Read more
Christine Miles spent 10 years coaching in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. And most of those years meant a double-carded role (two benches) for Miles – all of which were spent with the Ted Reeve Hockey Association. A mom of three, Miles admits the journey on the bench wasn’t without some self-proclaimed insanity. “I have … Read more
