The City of Toronto and Local 416 recently came to a tentative agreement, preventing a work stoppage in relation to those negotiations, which would have affected arena facilities operated by the City of Toronto. There are still on-going negotiations with local 79. A work stoppage could occur as early as March 14 if an agreement … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League has announced the teams that have been granted entries for the 2020-21 season. A total of 497 teams from 51 different Hockey Clubs and Associations were approved for participation by the League’s Board of Directors. A total of 96 “AAA” teams, 226 “AA” teams, and 235 “A” teams were awarded for the … Read more
The last full month of the season brings elite on-ice action and a whole lot of fun. OHL Cup, Powered by Under Armour March 17-23 Every March Break, the top 20 Minor Midget “AAA” teams from across Ontario and the United States take to the ice to compete for the coveted OHL Cup. Past participants … Read more
Growing up playing together in the GTHL, Don Mills Flyers coaches Nathaniel Brooks and Rane Carnegie are leading the next generation, all the while aiming to bench the colour barrier in coaching. [video_embed id=”27788″][/video_embed] Video by Max Lewis and Will J.
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities are excited to announce the first round of funding that will be distributed as part of the newly launched Playmakers program. The program is part of a greater initiative which sees Jumpstart match funds contributed by the GTHL Legacy Fund, comprising total funding of … Read more
The GTHL and its member organizations have been monitoring the possibility of a work stoppage affecting the City of Toronto Recreation Facilities. In the event of a work stoppage, all City of Toronto facilities operated by unionized staff, including ice facilities, will not be accessible. GTHL member organizations operating House League and Select programs will … Read more
For brothers Benjamin and Jonah Bergel, capturing a Pro Hockey Life Cup Championship with their Atom “A” North Toronto team this season felt extra rewarding. Not only did the team narrowly miss out on the championship last season, but the North Toronto squad also had another motivating factor propelling their stellar performance on the ice. “One of … Read more
Fuelling your young athletes properly for a hockey game doesn’t just happen on game day. Eating well takes planning and follow through to make sure you’re giving them what they need to succeed. This doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Having smart snacks and foods on hand can make your hockey schedule a lot easier. With … Read more
In July 2019, longtime GTHL coach and trainer Chris Tracey was diagnosed with ALS (otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) at the age of 45. Chris has always been very active in all aspects of life between spending time with his family as well as playing and coaching hockey five nights a week. ALS is an … Read more
