Around the G: January 2026 Preview

It’s an action-packed month as the season enters the new year. Check out everything going on around the G this January!  Every January, the Heartland Dragons Hockey Association hosts the annual Vince Spagnuolo House League Tournament of Champions. The tournament structure ensures great fun is had by all participants. The tournament welcomes teams in the Under-9, U11, U13, … Read more

GTHL Community Mourns Loss of David Branch

The Greater Toronto Hockey League is deeply saddened by the passing of David Branch, who passed away January 4 at the age of 77.  Dave’s impact on the game of hockey is immeasurable, but within the GTHL, he will be remembered first and foremost as a genuine friend of minor hockey and a steadfast supporter … Read more

GTHL Announces Officiating Selections for 2026 U18 All-Star Festival Fuelled by Gatorade

TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the officiating selections for the 2026 Under-18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade. The 24th edition of the U18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade is Saturday, January 24, with the ‘A’ All-Star Game setting the stage at 10:00 a.m. followed by the ‘AA’ All-Stars in a matinee match-up at … Read more

GTHL Announces Officiating Selections for 2026 Top Prospects Game Fuelled by Gatorade

TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the officiating selections for the 2026 GTHL Top Prospects Game fuelled by Gatorade. The 16th annual GTHL Top Prospects Game fuelled by Gatorade, featuring the League’s top 40 U16 ‘AAA’ players, is set for Wednesday, January 28 at Canlan Sports York. Puck drop is 7:00 p.m.  … Read more

Two GTHL Alumni Named to USA Hockey’s Men’s Team for 2026 Olympic Winter Games

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The rosters for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams and 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team were announced January 2 by USA Hockey. Two alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, Jack and Quinn Hughes (Toronto Marlboros), were named to USA Hockey’s Men’s Team. Both Hughes brothers will be making their Olympic debut at … Read more

Six GTHL Alumni Included on National Men’s Hockey Team for 2026 Olympic Winter Games

CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have announced the men’s hockey players nominated to compete with Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The 25 athletes are: Of the selections, six are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League: The 25 athletes were selected by general manager Doug Armstrong (Sarnia, ON/St. … Read more

Three GTHL Alumni Named to National Men’s Team for 2025 Spengler Cup

CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has named the 25 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Men’s Team at the 2025 Spengler Cup, set for Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. Of the 25 players, three are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League: Three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards were selected by general manager Marc … Read more