Q&A with GTHL official Damian Figueira

Damian Figueira joined the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s officiating ranks for the 2022-23 season after taking part in the League’s Fast Track program for officials.   The Fast Track program provides individuals with a significant amount of playing experience (at the ‘AAA’ or major junior levels, for example) to become certified and jump right into officiating … Read more

GTHL celebrates 2023 Awards presented by Nothers The Award Store

The Greater Toronto Hockey League celebrated the 2023 Awards Gala presented by Nothers The Award Store at the Hockey Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 15. The Gala featured a social hour, food, and a ceremony in the Great Hall recognizing each of the award and scholarship winners for the 2022-23 season. The night, made possible … Read more

You Can Play: Inclusion Basics

Click here to view the 2023 Summer Breakout Magazine in your browser. Try these steps to make hockey more welcoming and inclusive 1) Small steps make a significant change. Small symbols and signals make a big difference to someone struggling and wondering if hockey is the right sport for them. A pin on your hockey bag, a t-shirt, or … Read more

Inclusion Not Exclusion: The GTHL and You Can Play

By: Nicholas Pescod, Hockey Canada  Nearly a year after partnering with You Can Play, the Greater Toronto Hockey League remains more committed than ever to creating a safe space for 2SLGBTQ+  Last August, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) entered a three-year partnership with You Can Play, a non-profit organization that works to ensure the … Read more

2023 Summer Breakout Magazine: A Season to Celebrate

Click here to view the 2023 Summer Breakout Magazine in your browser. With the 2022-2023 hockey season in the books, the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Summer 2023 Breakout Magazine is all about celebrating the year that was. The magazine takes a look at the top 10 moments of the season, the League’s champions, the feel good … Read more

National Indigenous Peoples Day Spotlight: “No one can stop you from working hard”

Click here to view the 2023 Summer Breakout Magazine in your browser. St. Louis Blues prospect Michael Buchinger is working hard to make a statement on and off the ice as a proud Indigenous role model   Michael Buchinger has worked hard to make a statement on the ice.   Currently a defenceman for the Ontario Hockey … Read more

GTHL announces appointment of Special Integrity Commissioner

The Greater Toronto Hockey League today announced the appointment of David Watt in the volunteer capacity as the Special Integrity Commissioner of the GTHL. Universally regarded as a pre-eminent criminal law authority in Canada, David Watt’s contribution is vast. Over 50 years, David has left his mark on the administration of justice through his role … Read more