The start of October means another GTHL season is getting started! Check out everything going on around the GTHL this month! Referee Clinics – Entry Level and Re-Certification (October) The GTHL is hosting Referee Clinics on various dates throughout October. The clinics range from entry-level referees to Level 1-6 re-certifications for experienced referees. CLICK HERE for more … Read more
In January 2024, the Greater Toronto Hockey League announced the introduction of the Green Armband Policy to provide additional support for on-ice officials within the GTHL and Members. Beginning in the 2024-25 season, the policy applies to all first year on-ice officials at both the recreational hockey and competitive (‘A,’ ‘AA,’ and ‘AAA’) levels. Click here to view … Read more
The hockey community is a phrase thrown around often in our game. It’s the people, teammates, the environment at the rink – there are many words used to describe the uplifting power and significance that is found within one’s hockey community. Family. Friendship. Belonging. Home. Competition. Fun. It means something different to everyone, yet, a community … Read more
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
