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Background
Hockey is officially Canada's winter sport and the source of many national heroes over the years. Almost every little town has a hockey arena, and every neighborhood a rink. The game is played on an ice rink by players wearing hockey skates. Each team plays with 6 players at a time (5 skaters plus a goalie). To score a point, one team needs to shoot a flat & round black rubber "puck" past the opposing team's goalie, into their net. Hockey is a fast-paced team sport that requires skill, strength and endurance.
For recreational hockey, all you need are a stick,
skates and warm clothing (and a puck). Competitive
hockey is played fast and can be dangerous, so full
equipment and padding is required for organized league
play. Each player needs (in addition to the above):
helmet with a face mask, neck guard, shoulder pads,
elbow pads, jersey, suspenders, padded hickey pants,
hockey gloves, protective sports cup, shin pads, and
hockey socks. A Goalie requires specialized versions
of the skates, stick, and protective equipment.
Almost any sports or department stores will carry hockey
equipment. Take the time to ensure that your gear fits
right and offers enough protection. For rapidly-growing
youths, you may wish to consider quality used equipment.
Most minor hockey associations have a used equipment swap
at the start of each hockey season.
You can catch exciting Jr "A" hockey with either
the:
Dixie Beehives Junior A Hockey Club ( 416-336-2337 ) play at the Weston Arena, 2125 Lawrence Ave. W, Toronto (schedule)
Streetsville Derbys Jr A Hockey Club Westwood Arenas 416-999-9613 (schedule)
These Junior A teams play nearby competitors in
Barrie, Oshawa and Hamilton, as well as teams further
afield.
Hockey can be played on either indoor or outdoor rinks.
Outdoor community rinks are subject to weather, ice conditions
and availability, so check with the local Parks and Recreation
office. Indoor play is subject to the seasonal availability
of ice time. Some indoor rinks may be closed in the spring
and summer months. Be sure to check with your local arena
information about hockey schools, leagues and ice time
availability.
For a first-time hockey player, you may wish to invest
in a lesson and use rented equipment, before investing
in the full gear. Enquire about hockey schools or drop-in
leagues at your local arena. To get involved in a adult
league or in minor hockey, contact the parks and Recreation
department to find out about the literally hundreds of
hockey organizations.
There are several leagues in the Toronto area:
· Agincourt Canadians Hockey League 416 261-6096
· Agincourt Lions Hockey League 416-297-1330
· Goulding Park Hockey Association 416-222-6579
· Greater Toronto Hockey League ("GTHL") 416-636-6845
· Humber Valley Hockey Association 416 233-7477
· Leaside Hockey Association (no phone # provided)
· North Toronto Hockey Association 416-410-6127
· North York Hockey League 416-242-5365
· Ontario Hockey Association 519-622-2402
· Ontario Hockey Federation 416-426-7249
· Scarborough Sting (no phone # provided)
· Weston Minor Hockey League 416-248-4287
· Women's Hockey Club of Toronto 416-203-0937
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