DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today signed right wing Dominik Shine to a two-year contract for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. Shine will report to the Red Wings. Additionally, the Red Wings have placed right wing Patrick Kane on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 21.
Shine, 31, has played in 40 games with the Griffins during the 2024-25 season and ranks among the team leaders with 11 goals (T3rd), 21 assists (1st), 32 points (1st), 36 penalty minutes (3rd), four power play goals (3rd), nine power play points (T1st), one shorthanded goal (T3rd), three game-winning goals (3rd) and 89 shots (T1st). The 5-foot-11, 180-pound forward spent the entire 2023-24 campaign with the Griffins, recording 33 points (10-23-33), a plus-eight rating and 73 penalty minutes in 65 regular-season games. Shine also tallied five points (2-3-5) and eight penalty minutes in nine Calder Cup Playoff games, helping the Griffins reach the Central Division Finals. Originally signed by Grand Rapids as an undrafted free agent on March 14, 2017, Shine has compiled 170 points (72-98-170) and 513 penalty minutes in 462 AHL games with the Griffins since 2016-17.
Prior to turning professional, Shine collected 97 points (48-49-97) and 185 penalty minutes in 131 games at Northern Michigan University from 2013-17, serving as an alternate captain during his junior and senior seasons. Shine was named to the All-WCHA Third Team as a senior after leading the conference with 20 goals in 33 contests. He also earned All-WCHA Second Team honors as a junior after leading the Wildcats with 15 goals in 34 games. Before his collegiate career, Shine racked up 134 points (64-70-134) and 503 penalty minutes in 188 games with the Lincoln Stars in the United States Hockey League from 2009-13, serving as team captain in his final two seasons. A native of Pinckney, Mich., Shine played with the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey program while growing up in Metro Detroit.
The Detroit Red Wings have announced the signing of forward Dominik Shine to a two-year contract. Shine, who spent the past two seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, has shown promise and potential with his strong offensive skills and work ethic.
Shine, 27, has recorded 37 points in 119 games with the Griffins, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively while also being a reliable presence on the ice. The Red Wings are hopeful that he will continue to develop and make an impact at the NHL level.
General Manager Steve Yzerman expressed his excitement about adding Shine to the Red Wings’ roster, stating, “We believe that Dominik has the potential to be a valuable asset to our team. He has worked hard to earn this opportunity and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow and contribute to our organization.”
With this signing, the Red Wings are continuing to build their roster with young, talented players who have the potential to make a significant impact in the future. Fans are eager to see what Shine will bring to the team and are hopeful that he will help contribute to the Red Wings’ success in the seasons to come.
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