Forward Sheldon Dries competed in his second season with the Griffins and showed 45 points (23-22—45), 13 penalty minutes and a career-high plus-20 rating in 57 regular-season games. He then ranked second on the roster with seven points (2-5—7) in eight playoff outings.  During the regular season, Dries ranked among the team leaders in points (2nd), assists (4th) and goals (3rd), while collecting his third-straight 20-goal campaign. He was selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 21 when he logged six points (2-4—6) and a plus-eight rating in three games.

The Macomb, Michigan, native, made his Detroit Red Wings debut on March 12 at Tampa Bay and finished the NHL season with five appearances. 

Regular Season Stat Line

57 GP, 23 goals, 22 assists, 45 points, +20 rating, 13 PIM with GRG
5 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, +0 rating, 0 PIM with DET 

Postseason Stat Line

8 GP, 2 goals, 5 assists, 7 points, +2 rating, 4 PIM with GRG 

Contract Status 

Under contract by Detroit through the 2027-28 season 

By the Numbers 

20 – Plus-20 rating set a new career high

8 – .159 career shooting percentage in the regular season with the Griffins is tied for eighth all time

23 – Third-straight season with at least 20 goals (23) and has reached at least 20 goals in five consecutive AHL seasons when he plays at least 50 games

7 – Tied for the team lead with seven power-play goals, which are the most since the 2021-22 season (18)

12 – Made Red Wings debut on March 12 at Tampa Bay and finished NHL season with five appearances

3 – Concluded the postseason on a three-game point streak from May 16-21 (2-3—5) 

7 – Showed seven multi-point games, including a season-high three points (1-2—3) on Nov. 26 at Texas  

350 – Competed in 350th AHL game on Nov. 22 against Charlotte 

500 – Suited up for 500th professional game on Feb. 15 versus Texas 

4 – Collected two points in four straight outings from Dec. 17-27 (3-5—8) 

3 – Season-high three-game goal streak from Nov. 2-12 and Dec. 19-27

5 – Career-high five-game assist streak from March 7-April 3

6 – Season-best six-game point streak from March 7-April 4 (2-5—7) 

17 – Lone shorthanded goal of the season on Oct. 17 against Manitoba 

3 – Three game-winners this season on Dec. 21 against Cleveland, Jan. 3 at Chicago and March 28 against Chicago

250 – Collected two points (1-1—2) on Nov. 9 at Chicago, which included 250th AHL point 

150 – Registered 150th AHL goal on Jan. 17 versus Milwaukee 

300 – Recorded 300th pro point with a goal on Feb. 3 at Milwaukee, which was also 100th game as a Griffin 

Newsworthy

Griffins see bright future with veteran core, Red Wings prospects - mlive.com

Griffins’ late rally not enough in playoff-elimination loss to Chicago - mlive.com

Griffins survive in OT to extend series with Wolves | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League

Red Wings Prospects Know How To Win | Detroit Hockey Now

Dries delivers in overtime and Cossa stops skid for Griffins - mlive.com

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