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Orangeville Banner - Jan 17
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• 'Outlaw' league hopes to mend fences with Hockey Canada

Toronto Star - Jan 6
• Russian hockey joy in small Ontario town

Orangeville Citizen - Jan 5
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Orangeville Banner - Dec 28
• Loss to Deseronto doesn't deter Red Wings playoff aspirations

Toronto Star - Dec 11
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Orangeville Citizen - Dec 9
• Red Wings feel Bobcats bite, but tame Rattlers

Orangeville Banner - Dec 8
• Hockey debate drags Shelburne into spotlight

Toronto Star - Dec 4
• Young Russians chase hockey dream in small-town Ontario



Orangeville Banner - Nov 29
• Red Wings tame Vaughan Wild in final minute

Orangeville Citizen - Nov 4
• Nikulnikov leading GMHL in points

Orangeville Citizen - Nov 4
• Red Wings deliver 6-3 win over Vaughan Wild

Orangeville Banner - Oct 27
• Red Wings burnt at home by dragons

Orangeville Banner - Oct 13
• Red Wings fly over Rattlers in home opener

Orangeville Banner - Oct 12
• Wings downed by 77's

Orangeville Banner - Sept 29
• Red Wings split weekend pair

Orangeville Banner - Jun 16
• Russian Red Wings to hold public information meeting

Toronto Star - May 14
• Meet Canada's first All-Russian hockey team

Orangeville Banner - Mar 3
• Shelburne to get all-Russian Jr A hockey team

Shelburne Media Release - June 1, 2010

Shelburne will soon be home to a Russian Jr. ‘A’ hockey team named the Shelburne Red Wings. In September 2010, a team of Russian-born hockey players will be converging on Shelburne, where they will live and play hockey. The team is part of the Greater Metro Hockey League and will be playing out of the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex beginning in the Fall of 2010.

The Greater Metro Hockey League provides a route for players to showcase their talent in order to move on to higher levels of hockey. The league’s intention is to deliver energetic and engaging hockey entertainment to the community of Shelburne while expanding the cultural horizons for both the Town and the Russian born players.

While in Shelburne, these young men will be productive members of the community through devoting time to volunteerism at various events, such as the Shelburne Canada Day festivities. Education is also an important component of the Red Wings’ program. Players will be enrolled in ESL courses and a full high school curriculum at the Shelburne High School.

"We are very excited to welcome Shelburne as a new member in the GMHL for the 2010/2011 season. The support from Town officials, rinks staff and the community has been overwhelming and we wish the Red Wings the best of luck next season." Bob Russell - GMHL President

"We have high hopes for the success of the Red Wings organization this season. The community support combined with the high level players on the team, should be able to contribute some high energy hockey entertainment to Shelburne's already rich hockey history." Rick Sage - GM, Shelburne Red Wings

The team, comprised of players aged 15-20, will require local families to billet team members for seven months. Being on the Shelburne Red Wings gives the players opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the community through the support of the billet program. Each player will pay $500 per month in exchange for becoming a part of the family environment. Billet families are the Red Wings first connection to Shelburne and interested families will be interviewed to ensure a good match.

The Red Wings organization is looking for active support from local hockey enthusiasts and businesses. If you are interested in sponsoring the Red Wings, billeting players or are interested in time keeping, videography, DJ or announcing, please contact Rick Sage at (519) 925-9989 or rick.sage@shelburneredwings.ca