Shelburne Red Wings

Red Wings Open Their Borders
August 24, 2011, Shelburne, ON

This season, the Shelburne Red Wings are opening their doors to players from around the world. Last season, Shelburne’s inaugural season featured an all-Russian roster, bringing in some of the most exciting players the GMHL has ever seen. The success of Shelburne's first season in the GMHL caught the attention of league management and players from all over the world.

In an effort to solidify the skill level of the league as a whole, all GMHL teams are now allowed to recruit Russian born players without restriction. This shift in recruiting policies has allowed the Red Wings more freedom in recruiting as well. This season, the Red Wings roster will be comprised of players from the United States, Canada and Europe while still holding a main core of Russian players.

The Red Wings organization and Greater Metro Hockey League are excited about these changes for the 2011/2012 season.


Shelburne Announces New Coach - Michael Fish
August 14, 2011, Shelburne, ON

The Shelburne Red Wings are very pleased to announce the hiring of their new head coach. Michael Fish will be heading the Red Wings bench this upcoming season.

Fish, 26, has played Tier II Jr. A, OHL, and represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship. As a 15 year old, Michael recorded 46 points (32g, 14a) in 26 games playing for the Markham Waxers. By 16, Fish was playing in the OHL with the Owen Sound Attack before being chosen to represent Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championships.

Michael had been running his own hockey school in South Korea before coming to the Red Wings organization. Fish is currently instructing at the World Hockey Centre Summer Program and will be joining the Red Wings for training camp beginning on Monday August 22nd, 2011.

Inaugural season in the books
March 4, 2011, Shelburne, ON

The Shelburne Red Wings inaugural season was a success despite an early exit from the playoffs. The Wings have received so much attention and support from the Shelburne community, southern Ontario and the world and we couldn't be happier.

We have already begun to line up billet families and sponsors for the upcoming 2011/2012 hockey season. If you would like information on how you can become a part of the Red Wings organization please contact us right away.

We will also be taking inquiries from local hockey players in the Shelburne area that are interested in playing for the Red Wings next season.

Thank you to all of our supporters this season, especially our billet families. We wouldn't be where we are today if it weren't for your generosity.

Thank you from the entire Red Wings organization:



Go Stan, go!
Highlights from Stanislav Dzakhov's first season with the Shelburne Red Wings



Red Wings derailed by Moose
by Mike Maloney, Orangeville Banner

The 2010-11 hockey season came to an abrupt end for the Shelburne Red Wings this past weekend. Playing against the Toronto Canada Moose in the Greater Metro Hockey League (GMHL) South Divisional Qualifying Round, the Wings came up short by just one goal in back-to-back games Saturday (Feb. 26) and Sunday (Feb. 27). Opening the series in Toronto on Saturday, Shelburne got off to an early start with a goal late in the first period scored by Stanislav Dzakhov. Making the most of their power-play opportunities, the Moose added two before putting the game away with their third late in the final frame to take a 3-2 win. Back home at the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC) on Sunday facing elimination, the Red Wings were unable to hold off a hard charging Moose squad, who tied the game at 4-4 late in the third period. Read more...

Family Day success for House9

At the Family Day event on Monday, February 21st, the Red Wings raffled off a team autographed jersey for Aaron Downey's House9 Hockey Foundation. Over $250 was raised for this great charity.

New GMHL record set
January 6, 2011

The GMHL's all-time leading scorer's record was set at 127 points in the 2009 - 2010 season, and everyone thought it would stay that way. On January 6, the Red Wings traveled to Bracebridge to play the South Muskoka Shield. Halfway through the 2nd period, the Wings found themselves down 5 goals to 1. Alex Nikulnikov and Stanislav Dzakhov lead the way in this close game, both adding to their point totals. Nikulnikov and Dzakhov simultaneously tied, broke and surpassed the current record and finished off the night with 129 points each. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to win the game as the Wings were edged out in a 7-6 overtime loss.