Longtime Griffin makes NHL debut at 31

Dominik Shine’s perseverance in realizing NHL dream inspires Red Wings
DETROIT – When it comes to Detroit Red Wings-related inspiratinal stories, it’ll be tough to top Dominik Shine’s tale of perseverance in realizing a dream.
Time to Shine: Former Pinckney student Dominik Shine makes NHL debut at age 31
After getting by on minor league hockey contracts for nine seasons, former Pinckney student Dominik Shine made his NHL debut at age 31 with Detroit.
Time to Shine: Longtime Griffin makes NHL debut at 31
After nine long seasons as a pro, Dominik Shine finally got his chance to, well … shine on hockey’s biggest stage.
Former NMU forward Dominik Shine makes NHL debut at age 31
DETROIT, Mich. (WLUC) - Former NMU hockey star Dominik Shine made his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings Monday night at the age of 31. Shine was the oldest skater to debut in the league since 2015. The Lower Michigan native played in 131 games for the Wildcats from 2013-2017, serving as their assistant captain during his junior and senior year.
Red Wings updates: Patrick Kane on IR, Dominik Shine gets NHL deal, J.T. Compher out
Tyler Motte has been cleared to play so the Detroit Red Wings will have him back against the Kings, but Patrick Kane remains out and J.T. Compher is also out
Red Wings’ Dominik Shine’s journey to the NHL is the ultimate underdog story
Detroit Red Wings forward Dominik Shine made his NHL debut on Monday night after the Red Wings signed the Michigan native to a two-year contract. The deal is for the remainder of this season and the 2025-26 campaign.
Red Wings sign Dominik Shine to two-year contract
On Monday, the Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed forward Dominik Shine to a two-year contract. The deal is for the remainder of this season and the 2025-26 campaign.
Dominik Shine Lives Dream Playing First NHL Game at 31
Grand Rapids Griffins forward Dominik Shine was heading to buy skates for his 21-month-year-old son Connor when he received the call he believed was never going to come.
Red Wings' Dominik Shine, 31, Making NHL Debut After Nine Seasons in AHL
The journey to the NHL is different for every player. Some make their debut shortly after being drafted, while others have to bide their time and wait until the moment presents itself. Detroit Red Wings forward Dominik Shine is making his NHL debut on Monday at home against the Los Angeles Kings,
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Dries' late tally helps give Griffins weekend sweep over Manitoba
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Griffins edge past Moose, 5-4
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