Game day routines vary widely among athletes — many begin preparing from the moment they wake up, while others start just a few hours before the game. Regardless of the time, players benefit greatly from a consistent routine since it helps them prepare mentally and develop a sense of familiarity before each game. This consistent … Read more
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce the roster for Team CHL ahead of the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada (see complete roster below). The latter is a new event that will see the top first-year 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospects from the CHL’s Member Leagues – the Western Hockey … Read more
The Esso Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) Puck Drop Weekend is set for October 26 and 27 at Canlan York, celebrating the beginning of the 2024-25 season. A proud partner of the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and a Founding Partner of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Esso brand will harness the power of … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is excited to share the launch of the GTHL Online Store in collaboration with Gitch Sportswear (GSW). The store features a sales window beginning Thursday, October 17 through to close on Wednesday, October 30 at 11:59pm. Delivery and pick-up options are available for orders. Orders in this window are anticipated … Read more
On Friday, October 11, the puck dropped on the American Hockey League (AHL) 2024-25 season. Opening night rosters featured a total of 64 Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) alumni. Of the 32 teams in the AHL, 30 include at least one former GTHL player on their roster to start the season. 11 of the teams include a … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted its first PD Skill Development Day presented by Gitch Sportswear (GSW) of the 2024-2025 season on Friday, October 11 at Scotiabank Pond. In its sixth season, the event sold out, welcoming 75 participants. The participants ranged from Under-9 to U13, with a varying skillset including house league to ‘AAA’. The day included two on-ice … Read more
The weekend of October 11-13 marks the 13th annual World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend – led by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as dozens of federations around the world take part in the celebration. Since 2011, the IIHF has united countries around the globe for World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend. Over the years, thousands … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the 44 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada Red and Canada White at the 2024 U17 World Challenge, set for Nov. 3-9 at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Ontario. A total of 12 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni were named to the rosters, with … Read more
With the start of the school year and the hockey season underway, life can get busy for student-athletes. It’s critical for players to understand that establishing a healthy balance between academics and sport is essential. It can be challenging to balance homework, practice, and games; but it is possible for athletes to maintain academic success and competitiveness … Read more
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The day serves as a reminder to continue efforts to raise awareness of mental health around the world. This World Mental Health Day, the GTHL is sharing a 7-Day Challenge with its participants. Make mental health a focus over the next seven days with these small tasks each day! … Read more
