The Selkirk Fishermen, Canada’s longest-running junior hockey team, have been shaping athletes and making history since 1917. While the team’s legacy remains constant, its visual identity has continually evolved, featuring seven distinctly different logos—ranging from a simple white fish to aggressive, hockey-gear-wearing catfish—proudly displayed on their jerseys over the decades.
Stefan Victor Arni Stefanson (1919–1980) was a Selkirk-born Second World War veteran who enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Irish Fusiliers Regiment, serving on the Canadian west coast and in Jamaica. Following his military service, he remained active in his community, notably playing for the Selkirk Legion intermediate hockey team.
Follow the athletic and military life of Charles Tetroe, a versatile Selkirk athlete and former lineman who enlisted as an RCAF bomber pilot in 1941. Recognized for his dependable enthusiasm, he served alongside his brothers as part of the historic Dufferin Gang before a tragic service vehicle collision in Yorkshire cut his promising life short in 1944.
Chronically remembered for his ultimate sacrifice, Charles A. Griffiths enlisted as an RCAF Lancaster bomber pilot at just 20 years old. During a perilous 1944 mission over Germany, he bravely stayed at the controls of his rapidly descending aircraft to allow his crewmates to parachute to safety, cementing his legacy as a heroic member of Selkirk’s historic Dufferin Gang.
From glowing rolling mills to bustling casting floors, explore how Selkirk transformed into a powerhouse of manufacturing, driving Western Canada’s industrial boom.
Junior hockey in Selkirk dates to at least 1918, when the Manitoba Junior Hockey League was first founded.
From ancient grass courts to McGill University’s 1875 ice debut, hockey’s evolution is a fascinating global story. Discover how the sport took root in Manitoba, driving the legendary Selkirk Fishermen and Selkirk Steelers to historic championship glory.
From its origins as a 1907 “tin-covered monster” rink to its official 1949 rebirth as a pillar of community recreation, the Selkirk Arena has stood as a proud testament to a “big-little sports city.” Discover how local fundraising, innovative architecture, and a deep-seated love for the game shaped Selkirk’s most iconic gathering place for generations of hockey fans and community events.