In December 2010, the Red Wings and the town of Shelburne became the centre of attention due to a pair of articles written by the Toronto Star's Robert Cribb.

Readers of the Toronto Star, some local, some as far away as Chicago pledged money to pay off hockey-related debts for these players to continue their time with the Red Wings.

The Mayor of Shelburne, Ed Crewson, held a town meeting to discuss Hockey Canada's policies, which he has labelled, "...severe and draconian.

The team's first Sharks captain was defenseman Storm Evans who played with the Red Wings in their last year of existence.

However, when the 2016–17 GMHL season schedule was released, the Stars were longer listed as an active team.