Shane Prince
A skilled forward whose professional journey spanned the NHL's bright lights and a starring role in European hockey's top league.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American-Belarusian ice hockey player·Birthday: November 16·Millennials
Biography
Shane Prince's hockey path is one of adaptability and offensive flair. Drafted by the Ottawa Senators, the Rochester, New York native broke into the NHL as a promising winger known for his quick hands and scoring touch. His time in Ottawa and later with the New York Islanders showcased a player with undeniable skill, capable of electrifying shifts, though he often navigated the line between the AHL and the big league. Seeking a more central role, Prince made a significant pivot in 2017, taking his talents to the Kontinental Hockey League. This move proved transformative. In the KHL, particularly with Dinamo Minsk and later Torpedo, he blossomed into a premier offensive threat, consistently ranking among the league's top scorers. His success overseas, including representing Belarus internationally, underscores a career defined by resilience and the global nature of modern professional hockey.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Shane was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Shane Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Shane's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored his first NHL playoff goal for the Ottawa Senators in 2015 against the Montreal Canadiens.
- Became a point-per-game player in the KHL, recording 63 points in 60 games for Dinamo Minsk during the 2018-19 season.
- Represented Belarus at the IIHF World Championships, leveraging his heritage to play on the international stage.
Did You Know?
He holds dual American and Belarusian citizenship, the latter through his mother.
He played junior hockey for the Ottawa 67's in the Ontario Hockey League, where he was a teammate of future NHL star Tyler Toffoli.
In his final season of junior hockey, he tallied 90 points in just 57 games.
“You have to earn your ice time every single day.”
