Five GTHL alumni to represent Team Canada at 2022 World Junior Championship

CALGARY, Alta. – Following a four-day selection camp that included a pair of games against a team of U SPORTS all-stars, 25 players have been named to Canada’s National Junior Team for the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta. Of the 25 rostered names, five are Greater Toronto Hockey League … Read more

Luca Caputi on transitioning to coaching, winning the day, and growing

GTHL grad and Kingston Frontenacs head coach talks coaching mentality, lessons, and more  Despite being a fourth-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, recording 185 points in 214 games in the OHL, playing at the professional level for nine seasons, and now the Head Coach of the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs, Luca Caputi is still … Read more

Duffield Devils and Vaughan Rangers give back to community

The Duffield Devils Under-10, U11, and U12 teams, along with the Vaughan Rangers U9 team, have gotten into the holiday spirit, giving back to their local communities this season. On November 28, the Devils teams participated in the annual TTC Stuff the Bus event. Each family donated one unwrapped toy for underprivileged children. Between the three … Read more

Q&A with Daily Bread’s CEO Neil Hetherington

In anticipation of the GTHL’s second season of the Food Goals program, we sat down with Neil Hetherington, CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank, to discuss food insecurity in our communities and how GTHL teams can give back this holiday season. GTHL: What is the GTHL Food Goals program? HETHERINGTON: The GTHL has teamed up with … Read more

Jason Spezza: reflecting on history and advice for today

Extraordinary. Momentous. Historic. Those are just a few words one could use to describe Jason Spezza’s career to date. The GTHL graduate is part of an elite club of underage players to make the jump to the Ontario Hockey League at 15-years-old. He joined only Wayne Gretzky and Eric Lindros making his IIHF World Junior … Read more

GTHL announces Catch the Ace winner for week three

The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) congratulates Caleb Gallienne, the winner of the Week Three draw for the GTHL Catch the Ace fundraiser. Gallienne won $100 with card No. 12, the seven of diamonds. The draw was conducted on Wednesday, December 8. There was no grand prize winner. Get your tickets for week four of the GTHL’s Catch the Ace … Read more

2021 Fall/Winter Breakout Magazine: Together We Skate

Click here to view the 2021 Fall/Winter Breakout Magazine in your browser.  The Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Fall/Winter 2021 Breakout Magazine reflects on the long road to the anticipated 2021-22 puck drop and welcomes two new members in Seaside Hockey and the Thunder Bay Kings. The GTHL also catches up with alumnus and Toronto Maple … Read more

Thornhill Rebels participate in York Regional Police Holiday Heroes Toy Drive

The Under-15 Thornhill Rebels Select team participated in the York Regional Police Holiday Heroes campaign. The campaign supports the Salvation Army and Victim Services of York Region, helping families who are having a difficult time throughout the holiday season. 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Holiday Heroes Campaign, having helped countless families in need. … Read more

Team Black & Team White rosters announced for 2022 GTHL Top Prospects Game powered by Under Armour

TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League has announced the rosters for the 2022 GTHL Top Prospects Game powered by Under Armour, which takes place on January 13, 2022 at Scotiabank Pond in Downsview Park.   The top 40 GTHL Under-16 ‘AAA’ players selected will showcase their skills in the 12th annual event, divided into Team Black and … Read more

RECAP: 2021 U11 Platinum Cup powered by the Toronto Maple Leafs & the GTHL

On November 26-28, the Greater Toronto Hockey League, in partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs, hosted the 2021 Under-11 Platinum Cup. The tournament, held at the Ford Performance Centre, welcomed a total of 22 teams from around the province. Topping eight teams in the ‘A’ division, the Western Mustangs took home gold with the Quinte … Read more