Until the formation of the Toronto Hockey League (THL) in 1911, minor hockey in what is now the Greater Toronto Area was a loosely organized affair without a governing body. Any team competition consisted of exhibitions scheduled between neighbouring schools or church groups of the time. When the THL began, the focus was only on … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League represents tens of thousands of minor hockey players in Canada each year. Over the course of its more than 100 years of operation, the League has been fortunate to have played a role in developing some of the world’s top players. Many of those individuals have gone on to pursue … Read more
TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and Esso are excited to announce the return of the Esso GTHL Puck Drop Weekend, taking place October 25-26 at Canlan York. Following the success of last season’s inaugural event, the weekend will once again celebrate the start of the GTHL season with interactive experiences, appearances … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League has outlined the formats for the 2026 GTHL Playoffs presented by GSW. Ahead of the 2025-26 playoffs, the GTHL consulted with Member Associations to provide players with the best possible post-season experience. With the success of the 2025 Playoffs, the following formats return to declare the 2025-2026 GTHL Playoff Champions. In … Read more
Jason Deeck’s love for hockey is almost genetic. From the moment his father arrived in Canada, the game became a core Deeck family passion. “I played hockey basically my whole life,” Deeck said. “My dad was a big fan of hockey when he moved here from Lebanon. He led me and my brother into hockey, … Read more
On Friday, October 10, the Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted the first PD Development Day presented by Gitch Sportswear of the 2025-26 season at Scotiabank Pond. The one-day camp welcomed 44 participants with skillsets ranging from House League through to ‘AAA’. The day consisted of two on-ice and two off-ice development sessions. The on-ice sessions … Read more
On October 5, the Markham Majors and Markham Islanders hosted the ‘Fill the Net, Feed the Community’ food drive, giving families and coaches an opportunity to give back to support those in need. The Markham Fire Department supported the event with partnership, providing signage and handouts for promotion. Thanks to generosity of the community, the … Read more
As the 2025-26 National Hockey League season gets underway on Tuesday, October 7, a total of 77 Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni are featured on opening night rosters. Of the NHL’s 32 teams, 29 include at least one former GTHL player. Ten teams include a minimum of four former GTHL players. The Toronto Maple Leafs, … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League, in partnership with Pro Hockey Life, is proud to launch the Why I Play Contest, inviting players from across the League to share what drives their passion for the game of hockey. Running from October 3 to October 31, 2025, the campaign asks participants to answer the question, “Why I … Read more
