The Greater Toronto Hockey League hosted its 23rd annual Under-18 All-Star Festival fuelled by Gatorade on Saturday, January 25 at Scotiabank Pond. The festival got started with the U18 ‘A’ All-Stars in a morning match. 

To kick-off the All-Star festivities, Team Red’s Joshua Costa (Toronto Eagles) and Sasha Cooke (York Mills) from Team Blue joined Director of Marketing for Gatorade Canada Adam Day and GTHL Director Don Bamford at centre ice for the ceremonial puck drop. 

The All-Stars came ready to play as both teams potted two goals in the first period. 

The puck is down on the U18 ‘A’ All-Star Game fuelled by Gatorade! After one, the teams are locked at 2⃣! ?#U18AllStars | #FuelledByG pic.twitter.com/HZxePs81b9

— GTHL Hockey (@GTHLHockey) January 25, 2025

With the score locked at two-a-piece to start the middle frame, Team Blue came out hot to net four more goals. Team Red got one back to make it a score of 6-3 for the blue shirts heading into the third period.  

Team Blue added four goals in the final frame, with Team Red pushing for the comeback but ultimately falling short in a high-scoring 10-7 final.

Nathan Leonard (West Mmall Lightning) recorded one goal and three assists for Team Blue, earning Gatorade Player of the Game honours. 

For Team Red, Luke Wunder (Avenue Road Ducks) was named the Gatorade Player of the Game after posting two goals and two assists.

Congratulations to the U18 ‘A’ All-Star Gatorade Players of the Game ?

? – Nathan Leonard (1G, 3A)
? – Luke Wunder (2G, 2A) #U18AllStars | #FuelledByG pic.twitter.com/BazSPm9GM0

— GTHL Hockey (@GTHLHockey) January 25, 2025

The GTHL extends a special thank-you to apparel partner Gitch Sportswear for outfitting the U18 All-Stars.

To view the complete gallery from the U18 ‘A’ All-Star Game, click here.

GOAL SCORERS  

First period: 

•  Jonny Tattum ( Toronto Aeros)  
• Jordan Sartell (West Mall Lightning) 

Second Period: 

• Nicholas DeFranco (West Mall Lightning) 
• Peter Pavao (MHL – Heartland Dragons)
• Lukas Jaku (MHL – Heartland Dragons) 
• Sean Marcovitch (Forest Hill) 

Third Period: 

• Ari Sylver (York Mills)
• Owen Sexton (Ted Reeve Thunder)
• Ben Buchanan (MHL – Applewood Coyotes)
• Nathan Leonard (West Mall Lightning) 

• 2025 U18 ‘A’ All-Star Photo Gallery
• 2025 U18 ‘A’ All-Star Roster Announcement
• 2025 U18 ‘A’ All-Stars: Graduating Class

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