George Bell Hockey Association, Whitefish River First Nation come together for first leg of exchange program

On October 27-29, the Under-13 ‘A’ George Bell Titans welcomed participants from Whitefish River First Nation to Toronto. The weekend served as the first leg of the 2023-24 season’s Whitefish River First Nation and Greater Toronto Hockey League home-and-home exchange.  The youth from Whitefish River First Nation arrived at George Bell Arena on Friday afternoon. … Read more

GALLERY: 2023-24 Whitefish River First Nation X GTHL Exchange (Toronto)

For the second consecutive season, the GTHL and Whitefish River First Nation are together participating in a home-and-home exchange. For the first leg, the Under-13 ‘A’ George Bell team welcomed youth from Whitefish River First Nation to Toronto the weekend of October 27-29.  The weekend included on-ice sessions, a visit to MLSE LaundPad and the … Read more

GALLERY: 2023-24 Puck Drop Weekend

On October 21-22, the GTHL’s Puck Drop Weekend returned to Canlan Sports York to celebrate the beginning of the 2023-24 season. The weekend featured a total of 72 games of various age groups and divisions. The GTHL thanks NewAge Products, Pizzaville, Top Shot Hockey, the Hockey Hall of Fame, ODR Hockey Heroes, the Mississauga Steelheads, … Read more

Registration now open for GTHL Development Day presented by GSW on February 16, 2024

Registration is now open for the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s second PD Skill Development Day of the season on Friday, February 16 at Scotiabank Pond, presented by GSW. The GTHL’s PD Skill Development Full-Day Camps work to enhance fundamental skills while prioritizing fun. The one-day camp is open to all players from Under-9 to U13. … Read more

Congratulations to Shannon Crookston and Steve Bebis, finalists of My Hockey Hero Essay Contest presented by NewAge Products

The Greater Toronto Hockey League and NewAge Products are proud to congratulate Shannon Crookston and Steve Bebis for being named finalists of the My Hockey Hero Essay Contest. As finalists, both Shannon and Steve receive a Pro Series Mobile Utility Cart ($299 value) courtesy of NewAge Products. Shannon, General Manager for the Scarborough Young Bruins … Read more

GTHL, Whitefish River First Nation to participate in home-and-home exchange program for second straight season

The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to announce a home-and-home exchange with Whitefish River First Nation for a second consecutive season. For the 2023-24 exchange, the Under-13 ‘A’ George Bell team will participate alongside youth from Whitefish River First Nation.    The exchange program strives to provide opportunities for GTHL and First Nations players, parents, … Read more

Six GTHL alumni named to Canadian rosters for 2023 World U17 Hockey Challenge

CALGARY, AB – Hockey Canada has announced the 44 players who will compete with Team Canada Red and Team Canada White at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Nov. 2-11 in Charlottetown and Summerside, PE. Of the 44 players, six are alumni of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Jake O’Brien (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) and Luca … Read more

Congratulations to Raoul Fortier, winner of My Hockey Hero Essay Contest presented by NewAge Products

On Saturday, October 21, NewAge Products recognized Raoul Fortier as the winner of the My Hockey Hero Essay Contest as part of GTHL Puck Drop Weekend festivities. Raoul, hockey volunteer for over seven years and current head coach of the Under-12 George Bell Select team, was the focus of an essay submitted by Isabelle Faucher. As … Read more

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