GTHL supports MLSE Foundation and Scotiabank’s Hockey Coach Education Program for third straight season

For the third season, MLSE Foundation and Scotiabank have launched the Hockey Coach Education Program to provide equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and other racialized youth across Ontario to obtain hockey coaching certifications and connect them to coaching positions in their community. The mission is to change the game and make hockey a more inclusive, diverse, … Read more

GTHL hosts first Development Day of 2023-24 season, welcoming 80 participants

The Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted its first PD Skill Development Day of the 2023-2024 season on Friday, October 6 at Scotiabank Pond. In its fifth season, the event sold out, welcoming 80 participants. The participants ranged from Under-9 to U13, with a varying skillset including house league to ‘AAA’. The day included two on-ice sessions, an off-ice session … Read more

Introducing Nothers House League Team of the Month program

The Greater Toronto Hockey League, in partnership with Nothers The Award Store, is proud to introduce the Nothers House League Team of the Month program for the 2023-24 season. The Nothers House League Team of the Month program will give house league teams throughout the GTHL the opportunity to enter for a chance to win … Read more

U12 Reps Hockey Club visit Ronald McDonald House, donate to families on Thanksgiving

This past Thanksgiving, the Under-12 Reps Hockey Club spent time visiting the Ronald McDonald House. Along with the visit, the team made a charitable donation to the families staying at the house during the holiday weekend. “Not only was it a very humbling experience for the players and staff, but it also gives us a sense of community,” … Read more

Drill of the Month: October 2023

DRILL OF THE MONTH: Defence – Puck on Forehand Pivots Age Groups  Under-13  Skill Description  Player always faces the middle pylon.  Keep puck on forehand, except on escape moves.  Perform an escape move on middle pylon and at the bottom of the circle.  Good shooting principles followed at blue line when taking a shot.   Key Teaching … Read more

Celebrate World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend with the GTHL

From October 7-8, 2023, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will lead the way on the 12th annual World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend, with dozens of federations around the world taking part. Since 2011, the IIHF has united countries around the globe for World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend. Over the years, thousands of people have … Read more

U14 AA Toronto East Enders participate in Orange Jersey Project

Ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Under-14 AA Toronto East Enders participated in the Orange Jersey Project. The players wore the jerseys to school on September 29 and on the ice for practice on September 30. The Orange Jersey Project uses the power of sport to educate young athletes … Read more

Around the G: October 2023 Preview

The start of October means another GTHL season has begun! Check out everything going on around the GTHL this October! Referee Clinics – Entry Level and Re-Certification (October)  The GTHL is hosting Referee Clinics on various dates throughout the month of October. These clinics range from entry-level officials to Level 1-6 re-certifications for experienced referees.   CLICK HERE … Read more