Toronto, Ont. – On June 2, the Ontario Hockey League today announced the first, second and third all-star team selections, in addition to the first and second all-rookie team designations for the 2022-23 season. The all-star and all-rookie teams featured a total of 16 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni. OHL all-star and all-rookie teams were selected … Read more
On May 21, the Peterborough Petes became 2023 Ontario Hockey League Champions for the 10th time in franchise history, defeating the London Knights with a 2-1 final in Game 6 of the series. Six Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni lifted the J. Ross Robertson Cup with the Petes: Tucker Robertson (Toronto Marlboros) Brennan Othmann (Don … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League has partnered with Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Inc. to provide First Aid training at a discounted rate for GTHL members. GTHL members will receive a discount of $25 off First Aid training. Coast2Coast has many locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area and offer a blended learning model. The GTHL strongly … Read more
To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Greater Toronto Hockey League is shining the spotlight on the Asian hockey community this May. As part of the celebration, the League caught up with first year GTHL official, Youl Han. Note: This conversation has been edited for clarity. GTHL: Tell me a little bit about yourself? HAN: … Read more
May 1-7 marks Mental Health Week on the calendar. The annual national event encourages people to learn, talk, reflect, and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health. Keeping in theme for the week, here are five tips to actively try to practice to maintain a positive mental health. #1 – Make healthier … Read more
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, the Greater Toronto Hockey League is shining the spotlight on the Asian hockey community this May. Kicking off the series is the Canadian Japanese Hockey League (CJHL), home to many past and present GTHL and Metro Toronto Hockey League players. The CJHL was formed in 1961 by Mel Tsuji, who … Read more
CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada has announced the first 20 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Men’s Team at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, May 12-28 in Tampere, Finland, and Riga, Latvia. The initial roster, with two goaltenders, six defencemen and 12 forwards, includes five Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni: Jack McBain … Read more
Three Greater Toronto Hockey League teams captured Ontario Regional Championships in April. UNDER-13 ALL-ONTARIO AAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Champion: U13 Markham Majors The Markham Majors went 7-0-1 at the U13 All-Ontario AAA Championships, taking home the provincial win with a 5-0 victory over the Nickel City Sons on April 16. UNDER-15 ALL-ONTARIO AAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Champion: U15 Vaughan Kings … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to welcome Felipe Palleros, the League’s new Associate Director of Culture, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Associate Director for Culture, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will lead the planning, implementation, and assessment of DEI initiatives in alignment with the GTHL’s overall strategy. Felipe will serve as … Read more
The Ontario Hockey League held the seventh annual Under-18 Priority Selection for ‘AAA’ hockey players in Ontario on April 26. The U18 Priority Selection featured 18 Greater Toronto Hockey League players – the most of any minor hockey association. The 18 GTHL players – including nine forwards, seven defencemen, and two goaltenders – represented 35 per cent … Read more
