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
The start of October means the 2025-26 hockey season is finally here! Check out everything going on around the GTHL this October. The GTHL is hosting Referee Clinics on various dates throughout the month of October. These clinics range from entry-level referees to Level 1-6 re-certifications for experienced referees. CLICK HERE for more information Referee … Read more
On September 13, the Greater Toronto Hockey League proudly hosted its first-ever Pre-Season Education Series, designed to support players, captains, and coaches in their personal and team development ahead of the 2025-26 season. The series featured two distinct programs in partnership with Captains & Poets and You Can Play, each tailored to different participants and … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to officially launch the Beyond the X’s and O’s (BXO) Coaching Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to support coaches in understanding their athletes, improving team culture, and maximizing their impact behind the bench. Developed and delivered by Dr. Cassidy Preston, Founder of CEP Mindset, and veteran coach and … Read more
Paul Krotz has loved hockey for as long as he can remember. From the moment his dad introduced him to the sport, all he wanted to do was be on the ice. “I learned to skate and played every year from fundamentals through Under-18,” Krotz said. “Then continued to play recreationally in university, adult leagues, … Read more
