The 2020 NHL Draft may have been more untraditional, but the virtual draft wasn’t any less special for 12 GTHL grads selected by 12 different NHL teams. At least one graduate was selected in each of the seven rounds, with Jamie Drysdale (Toronto Marlboros) and Cole Perfetti (Vaughan Kings) both selected in the top 10. … Read more
Dear GTHL Players, We know you may have read about the GTHL returning on October 7 and you were looking forward to finally getting back on the ice with your teammates. It’s been a long time and we know you’re missing hockey. We are too. Unfortunately, especially right now, things don’t always work out the … Read more
October 3, 2020 – The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) announced today that all sanctioned activities within its jurisdiction are postponed until at least January 1, 2021 pending further advice from health authorities. The decision comes as a result of a rapid rise in the infection rate in the Greater Toronto Area and a statement … Read more
The puck drops on Period 1 of the GTHL Game Plan on October 7, meaning that GTHL teams will finally hit the ice. It’s been over 200 days since the GTHL season came to a halt and the League is excited to welcome players back. While traditional League play will not be operating during Period 1, teams … Read more
On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) will initiate “Period 1” of their return to play Game Plan. Teams will be allowed to practice and scrimmage on the ice in groups of no more than 20 players. In making the decision to move into “Period 1”, the League has consulted with … Read more
On Thursday, September 17, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) hosted a virtual Town Hall examining racism and discrimination within the League. The event was organized in response to current world events and situations that have come to light within the hockey community. The event comes after an Independent Committee was assigned to investigate how … Read more
Player Funding WHAT IS THE PLAYMAKERS PROGRAM? Jumpstart is proud to partner with the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) to create opportunities in sport for GTHL families in financial need through the Playmakers Program. Started during the 2019-20 season, funds are distributed to help with the costs of participating in organized hockey, and to run … Read more
Establishing healthy eating habits at home is a key component in improving your on-ice performance. Feeding your body with the fuel needed for every shift will help you seamlessly transition back to the ice when the time comes. Every Tuesday, nutritionist Seanna Thomas will be bringing you recipes and nutrition tips via the GTHL Instagram that will help to build healthy … Read more
The Thunder Bay Kings and Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) announced Thursday that three Thunder Bay teams have officially been granted the ability to play in the respective U15, U16, and U18 AAA divisions of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). This announcement comes with the full approval of the GTHL, Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO), the Ontario Hockey … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) has announced their return to play Game Plan that outlines timelines, protocols, and procedures for the 2020-21 season. Made in alignment with Hockey Canada’s Safety Guidelines and the Ontario government’s COVID-19 Return to Sport Guidelines, the GTHL’s Game Plan framework was formulated with expert advice from leading pediatric infectious … Read more
