Hockey Canada announces new Maltreatment Playing Rule for 2021-22 season

‘Section 11 – Maltreatment’ to place more emphasis on addressing incidents on ice  CALGARY, Alta. – In furthering its commitment to being leaders in safety and inclusivity, Hockey Canada has introduced an update to its rulebook to focus on recognizing and reporting incidents of maltreatment. In a special meeting held on June 22, 2021, Hockey Canada … Read more

GTHL releases Game Plan 2.0 outlining Return to Play framework including Vaccination Policy

The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) today announced its Game Plan 2.0 framework outlining return to play protocols and procedures for the 2021-22 season.   Made in alignment with Hockey Canada’s Safety Guidelines and the Ontario government’s COVID-19 Return to Sport Guidelines, the Game Plan 2.0 framework was formulated with the expert advice of medical and public health professionals at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto as well as … Read more

GTHL Legacy Classic Silent Auction goes live

The Silent Auction for the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s 10th Annual Legacy Classic on Tuesday, August 24 at Station Creek Golf Club is now live. The Silent Auction is available to the public, even if you are unable to attend the golf tournament. All proceeds from the Silent Auction are in support of the GTHL Legacy … Read more

GTHL launches Catch the Ace fundraising program

The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the launch of the GTHL Catch the Ace ticket sales with proceeds in support of league programming and the GTHL Legacy Fund.   The GTHL Catch the Ace will feature a progressive jackpot with a weekly prize winner. The weekly draws will take place until the ace of spades, the Catch the … Read more

GTHL launches Strategic Plan to begin in 2021-22 season through to 2023-24 campaign

The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) announced today the launch of its Strategic Plan beginning in the 2021-22 season through to the 2023-24 campaign.   The Strategic Plan, adopted by the GTHL Board of Directors in May 2021, faces the League’s challenges head on with four key pillars. These challenges were highlighted by the GTHL’s Transition Game Summit held in November 2019 where … Read more

Jumpstart, GTHL announce funding of $480,000 for 2021-2022 Season

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) announced today that they are making $480,000 available as part of the Playmakers Grant Program for the 2021-2022 season. The funding is open to both GTHL organizations and individual players. Community Grants will assist with operational support, administrative costs and programming support to specifically aid organizations with the costs of delivering sport and recreational programming. Applications for the Playmakers Community Grant can be submitted through Jumpstart’s grant system as of Aug. 9 and until Nov. 1. Organizations can apply for support up to $15,000 and all … Read more

Canadian Tire U13 House League Sponsorship Program returns for 2021-2022 season

The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) announced today the launch of the Canadian Tire U13 House League Sponsorship Program for the 2021-2022 season.   The program is a partnership between Canadian Tire and the GTHL to provide U13-level house league hockey teams with $500 in funding to assist with costs associated with playing hockey. All U13-level house … Read more

GTHL announces team entries for 2021-22 season

The Greater Toronto Hockey League has announced the teams granted entries for the 2021-22 season. A total of 577 teams from 51 different Hockey Clubs and Associations were approved for participation by the League’s Board of Directors. A total of 96 ‘AAA’ teams, 236 ‘AA’ teams, and 245 ‘A’ teams were awarded for the 2021-22 campaign. Competitive … Read more

The GTHL is looking for a new Coordinator, Events and League Operations

Position Title: Coordinator, Events and League Operations  Position Type: Full-Time  Starting Date: To be determined  Application Deadline: August 11, 2021  About the Greater Toronto Hockey League  Founded in 1911, the GTHL is a non-profit organization and the largest minor hockey league in the world. The GTHL registers more than 40,000 annual participants in Markham, Mississauga, Toronto and Vaughan. … Read more