A product of the GTHL’s Fast Track Program, Damian Figueira began officiating in the 2022-2023 season. Now Damian is skating for the American Hockey League (AHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Ontario Hockey Association (OHA). In Part Two of the GTHL’s Journey to Officiating series, Damian discusses his path, the community that helped him, and … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to introduce the Journey to Officiating series. With many paths to wearing the stripes, the GTHL is highlighting four voices with different journeys. In Part One, meet the officials who will be sharing their stories: CLICK TO WATCH – Damian Figueira: The Fast Track Program (Part 2) CLICK TO … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is saddened by the news of the passing of former Board Member and Third Vice President Ian Traill, who passed away on May 2 – one day short of his 83rd birthday. Traill was dedicated to youth sports, spending a number of years as a coach and mentor for his daughter’s … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May. As part of the month’s celebrations, the League shines the spotlight on GTHL Coordinator of Events and Communications, Brendan Mori – a fourth-generation Japanese Canadian. GTHL: Who got you into hockey? Brendan Mori (BM): Both of my parents were instrumental in getting … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the first 22 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Men’s Team at the 2024 IIHF World Championship, May 10-26 in Prague and Ostrava, and Czechia. Of the 22 players selected, nine are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. GTHL ALUMNI: Michael Bunting (U16: … Read more
The centralization of all Vulnerable Sector Checks will be conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) through the OHF Screening Policy for all Team Officials and Team Personnel. This is in addition to screening of all On-Ice Officials that has been in place the past number of years. All Minor Hockey Associations will continue to … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is looking to add Series Chairs for the 2024-2025 season. The role of the Series Chair representative is to follow a specific age group while observing and reporting items to the League, including style of play and concerns from teams. The Series Chair will follow the age group through until the conclusion of the season, … Read more
The 2023-24 season has come to an end and with that, the Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to share the accomplishments of clubs who participated in various Ontario Provincial Championships this year! Congratulations to the following clubs that qualified for a 2024 Ontario Hockey Federation Championship: Division Club Under-13 A OHF Championship Erindale Spitfires Under-13 AA … Read more
The 2023-24 GTHL Playoffs presented by GSW concluded on Sunday, April 21. This year, 1,492 playoff games were scheduled, resulting in 26 champions crowned across the ‘A,’ ‘AA,’ and ‘AAA’ competitive levels. Congratulations to the 2023-24 GTHL Playoff Champions and Finalists! ‘A’ Playoff Champions and Finalists Division Champion Finalist Under-10 Humber Valley Sharks North Toronto … Read more
The puck dropped on the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 20 with a total of 44 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni beginning their quest for the Stanley Cup. On day three of the NHL Playoffs, John Tavares (Toronto Marlboros), Mitch Marner (Don Mills Flyers), Max Domi (Don Mills Flyers) and the Toronto Maple Leafs look … Read more
