Dominik Shine

Dominik Shine (born April 18, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL). Early life Shine was born on April 18, 1993, to parents Scott and Marcy Shine. His family lived in Ypsilanti, Michigan before settling in Pinckney, where Shine began playing competitive youth hockey. He won two consecutive AAA National Championships with the Little Ceasers bantam team and Compuware minor midget team. While attending Lincoln Southwest High School, Shine played four seasons with the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League (USHL). During the 2011–12 and 2012–13 season, he served as team captain. Playing career Collegiate Shine joined the Northern Michigan Wildcats for his freshman season during their 2013–14 campaign. He played in all 38 games and recorded 17 points for fifth on the team. On November 23, 2013, Shine and fellow rookie Sami Salminen recorded their first two collegiate goals in a 3–0 win over the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers. Shine returned to the Wildcats for his sophomore season where he opened the season with a three-game goal streak. He finished the 2014–15 season third on the team in points, tied for third in goals, and fourth in assists.