Akil Thomas designs specialty Black History Month jerseys for Los Angeles Kings, Niagara IceDogs

In the span of one week, Greater Toronto Hockey League alumnus Akil Thomas will have debuted two jersey designs – one for the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings on February 13, and the second for the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs on February 19. Both jerseys are specialty designs celebrating Black History Month. The warm-up jersey for … Read more

2023 U18 AA All-Stars: Graduating Class

Ahead of the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s 2023 Under-18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade on January 27-28 at Scotiabank Pond, the ‘AA’ All-Stars reflected on their minor hockey careers. The U18 ‘AA’ All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 4:00pm. Admission to the U18 All-Star Festival, including all games, is free. U18 AA ALL-STARS: … Read more

U12 AA Markham Islanders join Markham Islanders Sledge Hockey Club for practice

On November 26, the Markham Islanders Sledge Hockey Club invited the Under-12 AA Markham Islanders to join in on one of their practices to learn more about sledge hockey firsthand. “Special practice today,” the Islanders Sledge Hockey Club wrote on their Instagram post following the event. “A massive eight-on-eight scrimmage broke out and eventually the benches emptied (in a … Read more

U14 Toronto Marlboros volunteer at Salvation Army, organize donations for Sunnybrook Hospital patients

On December 6, the Under-14 Toronto Marlboros spent their time volunteering for The Salvation Army. The team unpacked and sorted over 65 bags of donated toys. The Marlboros also put together Choose Hope bags for patients in palliative care at Sunnybrook Hospital along with a stocking treat bags for families in need. Do you have a … Read more

Goulding Park, North York Rangers collect over 500 pounds of food for Daily Bread Food Bank

The Goulding Park Rangers and North York Rangers joined forces with Chesswood Arena to host a Food Drive in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank, collecting over 500 pounds of food. The drive took place on October 7-9 with many collecting weeks in advance, including the Under-16 ‘A’ Goulding Park Rangers who served as … Read more

GTHL removes vaccine mandate for 2022-23 season

The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the removal of the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (adopted on August 25, 2021) for participants registering for the 2022-23 season. The GTHL Board of Directors made the decision on April 14 after consulting with Public Health experts. The removal of the policy will be effective for the 2022-23 season, beginning with … Read more

GTHL celebrates Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month, the Greater Toronto Hockey League spent the month of February engaging with current players, alumni, and the many stories of Black leaders and excellence in our game. GTHL Breakout Podcast: Shandor Alphonso – ANCHOR.FM // SPOTIFY // YOUTUBE Darren Lowe: Making history to impacting generations to come  GTHL PastXPresent: Wayne Simmonds Introducing #GTHLPastXPresent: where current players … Read more

GTHL releases updated Game Plan 2.0 framework ahead of League resumption

The Greater Toronto Hockey League has released the updated Game Plan 2.0 framework today as the League prepares to return to the ice beginning January 31.   The Game Plan 2.0 framework was formulated with the expert advice of medical and public health professionals at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto as well as … Read more

GTHL prepares to welcome players back to the rink on January 31, Game Plan 2.0 updates to come

The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today that beginning January 31, on-ice programming may resume. The announcement comes following the lifting of restrictions by the Government of Ontario and consultations by the GTHL with Public Health.   The GTHL has been advised that facilities will be permitted to reopen with 50 per cent capacity in … Read more

GTHL awaits further direction from provincial government, public health, and OHF

On January 20, the Government of Ontario announced steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures, to begin on January 31.   Following the announcement, the Greater Toronto Hockey League continues to review the details pertaining specifically to indoor sports and minor hockey. It is the League’s understanding that the regulations governing the reopening from … Read more