Stopping pucks to stop cancer, West Mall Lightning Under-13 AA goaltenders Jacen Craig and Aidan Podalski collectively raised $5106.00 participating in the October Saves Goalie Challenge. October Saves, a fundraiser that sees every save and poke check earn money, features a friendly competition between Team Canada goaltenders versus Team USA, but with one ultimate goal: raising … Read more
The GTHL connects with Medical Technician and Corporal to discuss serving and Remembrance Day Currently based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Laura has been serving in the military for almost 10 years now. A Medical Technician and Corporal of the army, Laura is a purple trade – meaning it doesn’t matter what element you are, your trade can … Read more
THUNDER BAY – A new era of competition for the Thunder Bay Kings is set to begin this weekend as they will commence play in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Each of the Kings under-18, U-16 and U-15 sides will play a 28-game regular season slate over the course of seven weekend trips for match-ups in … Read more
Hockey Canada announced Friday the 66 players selected to wear the Maple Leaf at the Capital City Challenge, a four-team tournament featuring three men’s under-17 teams and Canada’s National Women’s Team, Nov. 26-Dec. 1 in Ottawa. Featured in the 66 names are nine Greater Toronto Hockey alumni, including two goaltenders, Joseph Constanzo and Mason Vaccari; one defenceman, Tristan Bertucci; … Read more
Ken Worden, a Greater Toronto Hockey League alumnus, recently made his debut with the University of St. Andrews Typhoons in Scotland. Worden, a Select player for the entirety of his hockey career, notched a goal in his first game – a friendly match against the Glasgow Stag. The game was played in the Fife Ice … Read more
On November 1, the Greater Toronto Hockey League officially dropped the puck on the 2021-2022 season – 20 months and 598 days since the last league game took place. The night, signifying the launch of the season’s theme of unity, welcomed McKenzie Health Hospital’s Patient Care Manager and registered nurse Teresa Sitlani, Seaside Hockey co-founder … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is seeking Timekeepers and Rink Attendants for the upcoming 2021-22 season. There is a high need for Timekeepers throughout the League and Rink Attendants specifically for the east end of the greater Toronto area. For more information and to apply, please contact Patty Micolino at [email protected]. No prior experience is … Read more
The American Hockey League 2021-22 season begins Friday, October 15 with a total of 43 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni featured on opening night rosters. Out of 31 AHL teams, at least 24 include at least one GTHL graduate with the Toronto Marlies leading the way with five. Second and third on the list are the … Read more
Mark Malone, The Beacon Herald When Anson Thornton signed with the Arizona Coyotes, he also wrote his name in the history books.The Sarnia Sting goalie is the first player ever chosen in the Ontario Hockey League under-18 draft to get an NHL contract. “I didn’t even know that. That’s pretty cool as well,” he said … Read more
This week the National Hockey League dropped the puck on the 2021-22 season, with opening night rosters featuring a total of 72 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni. The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the way with six GTHL graduates, while the Edmonton Oilers and the New Jersey Devils are a close second with five each. Of … Read more
