The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Dominik Shine from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins during the 2025-26 season. Shine’s consistent performance in the AHL earned him another opportunity at the NHL level with Detroit.
Shine’s Impressive Performance Throughout the Season
At 32 years old, Shine has played 38 games for the Griffins this season and is among the leading scorers on the team. He holds second place with 21 goals and 37 total points, tied for fourth in assists with 16, and ranks second in plus-minus rating at plus-25. Additionally, Shine has accumulated 41 penalty minutes, scored four power play goals (tied for second), one shorthanded goal (tied for second), and three game-winning goals (tied for fourth). He also ranks fourth in shots on goal with 100 and maintains a strong 21.0 shooting percentage.
Shine served as the 19th captain in Griffins history, a role he was appointed to on October 9, 2025. His leadership was recognized when he participated in the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic. During the 2024-25 NHL season, Shine made his debut with the Red Wings, contributing one assist and spending an average of 8:39 minutes on ice across regular season games.
Background and Career Development
Dominik Shine’s career began when he signed with Grand Rapids as an undrafted free agent on March 14, 2017. Over his AHL tenure, he accumulated 221 points (96 goals, 125 assists) and 594 penalty minutes in 521 games with the Griffins since the 2016-17 season. Prior to turning professional, Shine played four seasons at Northern Michigan University from 2013 to 2017, tallying 97 points (48 goals and 49 assists) in 131 games and serving as alternate captain in his final two seasons. He earned All-WCHA Second Team honors as a junior and All-WCHA Third Team as a senior, leading the conference with 20 goals in his last season.
Before college, Shine spent several years with the Lincoln Stars in the United States Hockey League, putting up 134 points and 503 penalty minutes in 188 games while acting as team captain in his last two seasons. Born in Pinckney, Michigan, Shine grew up playing in the Little Caesars Amateur Hockey program in the Metro Detroit area.
The Impact of Shine’s Recall on the Red Wings
Dominik Shine’s return to the Detroit Red Wings highlights the organization’s confidence in his skill set and veteran presence. His leadership experience with the Griffins and steady scoring ability position him as a valuable asset moving forward. The recall offers the Red Wings additional depth at forward as they continue their NHL campaign, while Shine’s familiarity with both leagues should help facilitate a smooth transition.
