Shine Scores Four as Griffins Top Texas
Dominik Shine became the first Grand Rapids Griffins player to score four goals in a regular season game, leading a 6-2 win over the Texas Stars.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
Dominik Shine scored four goals as the Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Texas Stars 6-2 at Van Andel Arena. The win extended the Griffins' winning streak to three games.
Why it matters
The Griffins hold the AHL's best record at 9-1-1-1 and 20 points, and Shine's four-goal performance strengthens a team already leading the league. Shine's second goal also moved him past Francis Pare for second-most goals in franchise history.
Shine scored four goals and now has 105 career goals with the Griffins, the second-most in franchise history after moving past Francis Pare. Grand Rapids scored three goals in 3:47 in the first period, and the record stands at 9-1-1-1 with 20 points.
The players
Dominik Shine
Dominik Shine is a forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, who has four career hat tricks and now leads the team with nine goals and 15 points.
Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings and play their home games at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The details
Grand Rapids scored three first-period goals in a span of 3:47 after Texas took the lead, with Noah Dower-Nilsson scoring at 11:13. The Griffins added three unanswered third-period goals to pull away, with Trey Augustine making 24 saves in goal.
Timeline
Wednesday: Shine scores four goals and the Griffins beat Texas 6-2.
Friday at 7 p.m.: Griffins host Milwaukee at Van Andel Arena.
Season Trajectory
Shine's four-goal game moves him into second place on the Griffins' all-time goals list, behind only the franchise leader. The team's AHL-best start positions Grand Rapids as an early contender in the league standings.
Shine's two hat tricks this season make him a leading option for fans tracking Griffins scoring. Friday's home game against Milwaukee gives the team a chance to extend its three-game winning streak.
The takeaway
The Griffins' early success and Shine's scoring surge show a team building momentum before the season's midpoint. Watching whether Shine sustains his production will be a useful indicator of the team's direction.
What happens next
The Griffins host Milwaukee on Friday at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena.
Further reading
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