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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

With Patrick Kane landing on injured reserve, the Wings needed a forward for Monday night’s game. Shine’s trip to Perani’s would have to wait.

Dominik Shine said he never thought this day would come. There was a point last season, his eighth in the American Hockey League, when he considered retiring from pro hockey. He was away from his family too much.

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,