In 2017-18, Hockey Canada mandated modified ice for Under-9 and younger programming. The focus of this change was the hockey player. Shrinking the ice surface from full-ice to modified at the younger age groups offers many benefits to players specifically in terms of growth and development. In particular, modified ice provides an increased emphasis on puck … Read more
On Tuesday, July 9, the Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted its 13th annual GTHL Legacy Classic at Richmond Hill Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament supported the League’s Legacy Fund, assisting GTHL families in financial need and to further assist organizations in funding hockey programs with a focus on child and community development.
Everyone makes mistakes – whether it’s in the classroom, the office, or at home, mistakes are a part of life. Hockey in particular is no different. It’s a very fast-paced sport, where players have to process what is going on around them and make split-second decisions that could impact the outcome of the game. Sometimes, … Read more
With the new hockey season right around the corner, we are taking one more look back at the 2023-24 campaign that saw many GTHL alumni crowned champions across their respective leagues. Check out all of the winning teams across all levels of professional and amateur hockey, and the GTHL alumni who helped their teams win! Professional Hockey … Read more
Benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, fuelled by Gatorade Once upon a time, the offseason meant throwing your hockey gear into the garage and trading your hockey stick for a baseball bat or a soccer ball. In more recent years, however, it seems that more and more hockey players continue to train and play year-round. … Read more
BLOOMING – FAST AND SLOW The arc of success in sports, school and career We all “bloom” at our own pace and in our own way. But in recent decades, there has been a strong push for kids to focus early in whatever they do. We are often told that the more complicated the world … Read more
Registration is now open for the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s first PD Skill Development Day of the 2024-25 season on Friday, October 11 at Scotiabank Pond, presented by GSW. Click here to register. The GTHL’s PD Skill Development Full-Day Camps work to enhance fundamental skills while prioritizing fun. The one-day camp is open to all … Read more
The world of virtual reality has come a long way in the last decade. Sports like golf, baseball, and racing have seen simulators close the gap between virtual reality and real-life in terms of quality, consistency, and feel. Hockey is the latest sport to get in on this via virtual reality (VR). The NHL Sense … Read more
By: Danielle Williams on behalf of the GTHL Officiating Development Committee (ODC) CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GTHL’S REFEREE SUMMER CAMP ON AUGUST 19-22, 2024. With the off-season in full swing and families away from the rink to enjoy the warm weather, officials have begun their off-season conditioning to maintain fitness levels and … Read more
CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the rosters for Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team selection camp, presented by BFL CANADA, and Canada’s National Women’s Development Team for its three-game series against the United States. In total, eight Greater Toronto Hockey League alumni have been included on the rosters. Forty-six players – six goaltenders, 14 … Read more
