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U17 Red Wins the Bradford Blue and Gold Tournament
Congratulations to U17 Red, winners of the November 2023 Bradford Blue and Gold Tournament. Pulling together like true champions, Leaside beat George Bell 6-1 in the finals of the U18 Division. Exceptional job everyone.
Read MoreIndigenous Hockey Equipment Drive
The Leaside Hockey Association, in partnership with Their Opportunity, will be holding a hockey equipment drive on November 18 and 19th at Leaside Arena. In keeping with our common goal of promoting diversity and inclusion within hockey, the drive will benefit Indigenous communities across Canada. November 18 & 19, 2023 Leaside Arena – drop off…
Read MoreU12 Red Wins the Bradford Blue and Gold Tournament
Congratulations to U12 Red, winners of the November 2023 Bradford Blue and Gold Classic. After tying in the LAST 22 SECONDS, Leaside beat their divisional rival Vaughan Red in overtime to capture the Championship trophy. Very well done Leaside.
Read MoreErik Worden: Winner of the GTHL’s Len Barrett U18 House League Scholarship Award for 2023
Congratulations to Erik Worden on being named the recipient of the 2023 Len Barrett U18 House League Scholarship Award, recognizing a player who achieves a high standard of excellence academically and in hockey. Worden played all of his minor hockey with Leaside Hockey at both the competitive ‘A’ and House League level. Also a cross-country…
Read MoreTobin Davis: Winner of the GTHL’s Rob Silc Community Coaching Award for 2023
Congratulations to Tobin Davis of Leaside Hockey, the 2023 Rob Silc Community Coaching Award winner. This award recognizes a House League coach who best exemplifies long-term commitment to grassroots hockey, player enjoyment, and community spirit. In just under a decade of coaching, Davis has displayed exemplary motivation, leadership, and passion for those he has coached.…
Read MoreEleanor Colledge: Winner of the LHA’s 2022-23 George Turrell Spirit Award
This award recognizes Eleanor’s contribution as an enthusiastic and dedicated trainer on the 2005 Red Select team and, for a period, the 2005 A team. On the bench from U8 through to the end of U18, Eleanor is described by her team as “extremely approachable and supportive”. Eleanor played an active role in maintaining a…
Read MoreBrian Dooley: Winner of the LHA’s Jeff Munn Volunteer of the Year Award for 2022-23
This award recognizes Brian’s exceptional efforts as a non-parent volunteer Head Coach with the Leaside 2009 AA team. From their first year as Tykes to the end of their U14 season, Brian was a devoted and passionate champion for his players’ development both on and off the ice. As a role model, Brian demonstrated hard…
Read MoreTed Poltoranos: Winner of the LHA’s George Turrell Spirit Award for 2021-22
Of the many nominations that Ted Poltoranos received for the George Turrell Spirit Award, this one stood out: “Since my son started with the LHA and well before then, Ted has been a fixture at Leaside. He has asked for nothing but volunteered for everything.” Once Ted joined the LHA in 2009, it seems like…
Read MoreKevin Cluett: Winner of the LHA’s Jeff Munn LHA Volunteer of the Year Award for 2021-22
Since 2011, Kevin Cluett has been a constant and significant contributor to the LHA. As the father of two sons, Kevin has coached at all levels and in almost all roles. For the last seven years, Kevin has been on the bench for both of his son’s teams, planning the season, participating in practices and…
Read MoreJohn Lorimer: Winner of the LHA’s 2020-21 George Turrell Spirit Award
John has been the Manager of the GTHL 2005 A team for a decade. He has gone above and beyond without exception to make sure the kids have an amazing overall hockey experience on and off the ice. John has been involved in every detail of this team’s heartbeat off the ice for both players…
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