Officials

GTHL Fast Track Program Now Accepting Applicants Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

Presented by Pro Hockey Life, the program offers experienced hockey participants a pathway into competitive-level officiating. The Greater Toronto Hockey…

Beyond the Whistle: Kaitlyn Yearwood

Kaitlyn Yearwood has always found a way to stay close to the game. Growing up in Barrie, Ontario, hockey was…

GTHL Celebrates Four Officiating Representatives Selected for 2026 TELUS Cup

The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to congratulate four representatives who have been selected to officiate at the 2026…

Beyond the Whistle: Ben Addison

This special OHL Cup edition of Beyond the Whistle shines a spotlight on Greater Toronto Hockey League official Ben Addison,…

Beyond the Whistle: Cooper Mair

As he stepped on the ice to officiate the Under-18 ‘A’ All-Star Game fuelled by Gatorade in January, it was a full circle moment for third-year Greater Toronto Hockey League official Cooper…

Beyond the Whistle: Shawn Garrett 

Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Shawn Garrett and his family moved to Mississauga, Ontario before he could remember. The long-time official remembers vividly how influential the…

GTHL Announces Officiating Selections for 2026 U18 All-Star Festival Fuelled by Gatorade

TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the officiating selections for the 2026 Under-18 All-Star Festival fuelled by…

GTHL Announces Officiating Selections for 2026 Top Prospects Game Fuelled by Gatorade

TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League announced today the officiating selections for the 2026 GTHL Top Prospects Game…

Beyond the Whistle: Hannah Hebscher

Hannah Hebscher’s journey started in Hamilton as a timekeeper, later leading to lacing up the skates as an on-ice official…

Beyond the Whistle: Thomas Spolsky

These days, when Thomas Spolsky steps onto the ice, there’s a moment of realization that hits before the puck drops.…

Two Former GTHL Officials Selected as Part of 2025-26 PWHL Officiating Team

NEW YORK AND TORONTO – On November 14, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) established a leadership team responsible for the…

GTHL Officials Honour the Late Brian Coles with Helmet Stickers

The Greater Toronto Hockey League community continues to honour the life and legacy of longtime official and Referee-in-Chief, Brian Coles,…