The Canterbury Red Devils were founded in 2005 and joined the New Zealand Ice Hockey League (NZIHL) for its inaugural season.

[3] In 2007 the Red Devils won their first regular season title, edging out the Botany Swarm on goal difference.

[5] In 2009 the team won their third straight regular season title and advanced to the final against the Southern Stampede.

[9] The Red Devils went on to win the 2013 and 2014 playoffs, defeating the Dunedin Thunder in both finals and also claiming their fourth regular season title in 2014.

[10][11] Following their 2014 playoffs win the Red Devils became the first NZIHL club to claim three titles in a row.