DRILL OF THE MONTH: Forwards – Puck Protection Progression Age Groups Under-15 Skill Description – First Progression Players line up on the goal line near the corner, with one player lining up in-between the two pylons as a defender. First player in line weaves through the pylons and defending player. While the player with the puck does … Read more
On March 3, 2023, the Greater Toronto Hockey League issued a statement advising of an indefinite suspension issued to a representative from a GTHL organization as the result of comments made during a Members Forum on March 2, 2023. The GTHL first reported the matter to the Hockey Canada Safe Sport reporting mechanism on March … Read more
School is back in session and the hockey season is not far behind. Check out everything going on in September as we start to head back to the rink! Referee Clinics – Entry Level and Re-Certification (September) The GTHL is hosting Referee Clinics on various dates throughout the month of September. These clinics range from entry-level referees to Level … Read more
On August 30, the Toronto Red Wings announced a three-year strategic partnership with Hockey Equality. The partnership will strive to further the Red Wings’ commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion, while continuing to make hockey a game for all. Hockey Equality was founded in 2021 by retired National Hockey League player and Greater Toronto Hockey … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League held its annual Canadian School of Hockey Officiating: Referee Summer Camp from August 21-24 at Scotiabank Pond. The camp welcomed 117 participants spanning its Quick Start, Junior Development, Becoming an Elite, and Experienced Refresher programs. The goal of the comprehensive summer camp is to help attending officials to: Improve officiating … Read more
The Greater Toronto Hockey League held its annual Canadian School of Hockey Officiating: Referee Summer Camp from August 21-24 at Scotiabank Pond. The camp welcomed 117 participants spanning its Quick Start, Junior Development, Becoming an Elite, and Experienced Refresher programs.
Ahead of the 2023-24 season, the Ontario Hockey League hosted its Officiating Training Camp in Kitchener the weekend of August 25. Among a total of 95 participants, 21 former and current Greater Toronto Hockey League officials attended. The camp consisted of both on-ice sessions and classroom components. “We’re here to facilitate the best possible game we … Read more
Document outlines differences for participants in sanctioned and non-sanctioned hockey CALGARY, AB – In collaboration with its Members and partner leagues, Hockey Canada has released a document that clarifies significant differences for participants in sanctioned and non-sanctioned hockey programs, including player safety, insurance, eligibility, playing rules, high-performance opportunities, and recognition by government. The document outlines 20 … Read more
Do you have a child between the ages of six and 10 interested in starting hockey? The NHL/NHLPA First Shift could be the hockey program for you! There are three GTHL/MHL First Shift program opportunities with spots available in Mississauga: Saturday at 1:30PM (program runs September 9 to October 14) – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Sunday … Read more
DRILL OF THE MONTH: Skating – Warm Up #7 – Crossover Progression Age Groups Under-11 to U18 Skill Description Players line up in two lines on the hashmarks. Both lines go at the same time, skating down the middle of the ice to the far end and then returning to the back of the line by … Read more
