Colin Shields (born 27 January 1980) is a former Scottish professional ice hockey forward who played most of his career in the United Kingdom's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). He is the EIHL's all-time leading point scorer.
Shields started his career in North America and played for Cleveland Jr. Barons in the NAHL for two seasons, 1998âÂÂ2000. Shields was a sixth-round pick for the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Shields opted to attend and play for the University of Maine for three seasons, finishing as the top scorer for the 2003âÂÂ04 season.
For the 2004âÂÂ05 season Shields was split between the San Diego Gulls, Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies and Greenville Grrrowl of the ECHL, tallying 35 points in 62 games. For 2005âÂÂ06, Shields moved back to his native United Kingdom for a spell with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL, where he played alongside former NHL star Theoren Fleury. 2006âÂÂ07 saw a return to the ECHL, with 43 points in 57 games for the Fresno Falcons and Idaho Steelheads. Shields had a career year in 2007âÂÂ08 for the Newcastle Vipers of the EIHL, scoring 73 points in 57 games. This led to a two-year contract with the Belfast Giants. Shields served as captain of the Giants, replacing George Awada, who was ruled out with injury.
On 7 April 2011, it was announced that Shields had left the Giants to sign for Morzine-Avoriaz in France.
On 22 March 2012, it was announced that Shields had signed to play the 2012âÂÂ13 season for the Sheffield Steelers in the EIHL.
He announced his retirement effective from the end of the 2018âÂÂ19 season on 26 March 2019.
In November 2021, Shields was inducted into the Ice Hockey UK Hall of Fame.
Ahead of the 2022-23 Elite League season, Shields was announced as a new addition to the Premier Sports broadcast team - alongside Aaron Murphy, Paul Adey and Angela Taylor.
Shields was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to ice hockey.