The Under-11 AA West Hill Golden Hawks contributed to The Super Sophia Project, giving back in support of children with cancer. After one of the team’s families coordinated the opportunity, each player filled a Love Box with items complete with a personal note. Love Boxes began during the Christmas season in 2016 for The Super Sophia Project. … Read more
MLSE Foundation and Scotiabank are launching the Hockey Coach Education Program to provide equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous and other racialized youth across Ontario to obtain hockey coaching certifications and connect them to coaching positions in their community. The mission is to change the game and make hockey a more inclusive, diverse, and accessible sport … Read more
Canada’s Remembrance Day tradition, Operation Raise a Flag, returned with a special tribute to Veterans with the addition of a symbol this year that honours the sacrifices and contributions made by Indigenous Veterans. The Markham Islanders players did their part to make sure we continue to remember those that fought for our freedom. The U13A team … Read more
On Friday, November 12, the Greater Toronto Hockey League officially welcomed the under-15, U16, and U18 Thunder Bay Kings to the League. The night included welcome packages to each of the players, a mini-media day, and a ceremonial puck drop to kick things off. First day vibes ??@ThunderBayKings | #IPlayInTheG pic.twitter.com/athK1LlVoQ — GTHL Hockey (@GTHLHockey) … Read more
Stopping pucks to stop cancer, West Mall Lightning Under-13 AA goaltenders Jacen Craig and Aidan Podalski collectively raised $5106.00 participating in the October Saves Goalie Challenge. October Saves, a fundraiser that sees every save and poke check earn money, features a friendly competition between Team Canada goaltenders versus Team USA, but with one ultimate goal: raising … Read more
The GTHL connects with Medical Technician and Corporal to discuss serving and Remembrance Day Currently based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Laura has been serving in the military for almost 10 years now. A Medical Technician and Corporal of the army, Laura is a purple trade – meaning it doesn’t matter what element you are, your trade can … Read more
THUNDER BAY – A new era of competition for the Thunder Bay Kings is set to begin this weekend as they will commence play in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Each of the Kings under-18, U-16 and U-15 sides will play a 28-game regular season slate over the course of seven weekend trips for match-ups in … Read more
Hockey Canada announced Friday the 66 players selected to wear the Maple Leaf at the Capital City Challenge, a four-team tournament featuring three men’s under-17 teams and Canada’s National Women’s Team, Nov. 26-Dec. 1 in Ottawa. Featured in the 66 names are nine Greater Toronto Hockey alumni, including two goaltenders, Joseph Constanzo and Mason Vaccari; one defenceman, Tristan Bertucci; … Read more
Ken Worden, a Greater Toronto Hockey League alumnus, recently made his debut with the University of St. Andrews Typhoons in Scotland. Worden, a Select player for the entirety of his hockey career, notched a goal in his first game – a friendly match against the Glasgow Stag. The game was played in the Fife Ice … Read more
On November 1, the Greater Toronto Hockey League officially dropped the puck on the 2021-2022 season – 20 months and 598 days since the last league game took place. The night, signifying the launch of the season’s theme of unity, welcomed McKenzie Health Hospital’s Patient Care Manager and registered nurse Teresa Sitlani, Seaside Hockey co-founder … Read more
