The Red Wings were founded in 1973 as the second Hamilton-based team in the Niagara District Junior B Hockey League.

The draw of a local Junior A club weakened the team and they took a one-year leave a season later.

Although a very competitive team, it took the Kiltys until 1992–93 to win a Golden Horseshoe championship.

Outside of some brief troubles in the late 1990s, the Hamilton franchise has been very successful in regular season play in the OJHL.

The club also acquired the rights for Waxers Junior A, and has chosen to play as the Markham Royals.