GTHL Hockey organization the largest in the world.

Greater Toronto Hockey League a fixture in many Toronto neighbourhoods.

Formed in 1911 the Greater Toronto Hockey league is the largest single minor amateur hockey league in the world. The list of National Hockey League all-stars that grew up playing in this league is very impressive and includes the likes of Hall-Of-Famers: Charlie and Lionel Conacher, Frank Selke Jr., Bill Durnan, Red Kelly, Frank Mahovilich, Ken Dryden, Brad Park, Mike Gartner and Paul Coffey among others. Current NHL stars Rick Nash, PK Suban, John Taveres, Tyler Seguin and Jeffrey Skinner also starred in the GTHL.
The success of this league which is operated as a not-for-profit organization has largely rested on the shoulders of thousands of volunteers who step forward to coach and manage the teams. The GTHL now has 47 club teams with over 20,000 participants including 500 rep teams at the AAA,AA, and A levels plus an affiliation with 35 house league organizations. The league includes children of all ages divided into 10 divisions ranging from Minor Atom (9 years old) to the (18-21 year old) Juvenile division.
The GTHL begins its season in September and regular season play continues through to February when the playoffs get underway. Team tryouts for the following season take place in April. The GTHL operates at indoor ice arenas in neighbourhoods across Toronto including: Amesbury, Don Mills, Downsview, Flemingdon, Forest Hill, Leaside, Lambton, Long Branch, Malvern, North Toronto, Victoria Village, Weston and Willowdale.