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In Memory of Greg Hopper
It's with a heavy heart that the Victoria Village Hockey League announces the passing of a true pillar of our community, Mr. Greg Hopper (March 2, 1954 - March 22, 2025).
Greg dedicated over two decades of volunteer service as President of the Victoria Village Hockey League. Greg's commitment, leadership and passion for the game will be fondly remembered. He touched on thousands of families within the community and had a particular affinity for those kids who were just starting in their Hockey Journey, some of whom went on to receive scholarships and others who currently play within the NHL.
Greg's wit and genuine caring for each and every participant's enjoyment will be missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Greg's family and loved ones during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts.
Thank you Greg for all you've done.
The Vikings Select Program is a competitive hockey program for players from the U7 - U18 divisions. Team tryouts are in the spring, except for the U7 and U8 divisions which are in the fall.
Select is an optional program for players who want to further grow their skills and play at a more competitive level. There’s a separate cost for the Select Program which is set by each select team.
In addition to House League, select players have a weekly team practice and game competing against other select teams in the North York Hockey League (NYHL). Games take place at arenas across the city of Toronto.
Tryouts
Vikings 2025/2026 Tryout Schedule - DownloadVikings Select Team tryouts for the 2025/2026 season will start Wednesday, April 23rd for the U8 and U9 divisions. All other divisions will start Friday, May 9th. Tryouts will be held at either Victoria Village Arena, Cummer Arena or Pleasantview Arena.
NEW this season, ALL players MUST either be registered in the Victoria Village House League for the 2025/2026 season OR register for Spring Evaluations through the GTHL Spring Evaluations Registration Link.
The GTHL registration portal will open at 8am on April 2, 2025
Proof of registration is required before a player can step on the ice. Simply print out your confirmation of registration email and bring it with you to the tryout.
Select Coaches
All Viking Select Coaches are trained under the Hockey Canada Development stream and have completed a Vulnerable Sectors Check (VSC). Many of our coaches are parent volunteers from our community looking to pass on their love of the game to the next generation.
| TEAM NAME | DIVISION | BIRTH YEAR | COACH/MANAGER | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings U8 | U8 | 2018 | John Superville | jplsuperville@yahoo.ca |
| Vikings U9 | U9 | 2017 | Gus Papaioannou | gus.papa08@gmail.com |
| Vikings U10 | U10 | 2016 | Peter Platis | peter@platis.com |
| Vikings U11 | U11 | 2015 | James Wei | jameswei@hotmail.com |
| Vikings U12 | U12 | 2014 | Gus Papaioannou | gus.papa08@gmail.com |
| Vikings U13 Blue | U13 | 2013 | Chris Hopper | christopherhopper11@gmail.com |
| Vikings U13 Orange | U13 | 2013 | Huw Williams | huw@rogers.com |
| Vikings U14 | U14 | 2012 | Todd Belza | toddbelza@rogers.com |
| Vikings U15 | U15 | 2011 | Richard Loy | rbl2@rogers.com |
| Vikings U16 Blue | U16 | 2010 | Sandro Mancino | sandro.mancino@gmail.com |
| Vikings U16 Orange | U16 | 2010 | Chris Pavlides | pavlou96@hotmail.com |
| Vikings U16 White | U16 | 2010 | David Williams | dowilliams@rogers.com |
| Vikings U17 | U17 | 2009 | Richard Loy | rbl2@rogers.com |
| Vikings U18 | U18 | 2008 | April Moon | vvmanager08@gmail.com |
Schedule and Standing
Full season details including game time, score and standings can be found on the NYHL’s site.
FAQ
DOES MY PLAYER HAVE TO PLAY HOUSE LEAGUE?
Yes. The Viking Select Program is an added program to our House League Program. Select players are expected to attend all House League practices and games. Failure to attend House League will result in a player’s suspension from the Select Program.
HOW MUCH DOES THE SELECT PROGRAM COST?
The Select Program is a separate fee on top of your House League fee. Each select team sets their own budget. A team’s cost depends on a number of factors (e.g. the number of practices, special skill coaches, tournaments and team wear). On average, team fees can range between $1500-$2500.
WHEN AND WHERE ARE GAMES AND PRACTICES?
Select game times and locations are set by the NYHL. Viking teams play at several rinks across the city of Toronto. In the Select Program, teams do not have a set "home arena” or “home game time” and so game times and locations will vary from week to week.
Each Viking Select Team is given 1 hour of weekly practice ice. Times and location depend on team requests and ice availability and vary from season to season. Past arenas include: Victoria Village Arena, Angela James Arena, Pleasantview Arena and Agincourt Arena.
I’D LIKE TO COACH A SELECT TEAM. WHO DO I CONTACT?
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. If you’re interested in coaching a select team, contact us.
All select coaches and bench staff must complete a VSC (Vulnerable Sectors Check) and have valid coaching training and accreditation. Depending on the age group you’re coaching, different levels of training are required.
Here are the requirements as outlined by the OHF (Ontario Hockey Federation).
WHAT IS FAIR AND EQUAL ICE TIME?
While select is a competitive stream, our Viking teams support Fair and Equal Ice Time for all players. “Fair and Equal Ice Time” means ensuring that all players get the same opportunity to contribute to the outcome of all games, regardless of skill or ability. A coach’s responsibility is to develop all players to contribute. Shortening of the bench is not permitted. All players should receive fair and as close to equal ice time as possible, including equal opportunities on special teams.