Shai Buium is a defender from USA who plays for Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL.

What team does Shai Buium play for?

Shai plays for Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL.

How tall is Shai Buium?

Shai Buium is 191 cm (6'3") tall.

How much does Shai Buium weigh?

Shai Buium weighs 100 kg (220 lbs).

When was Shai Buium born?

Shai Buium was born on 2003-03-26 in San Diego, CA, USA.

What is Shai Buium's nationality?

Shai Buium holds nationality from USA and Israel.

Shai Buium

#8 Grand Rapids Griffins / AHL - 26/27

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Games	GP	G	A	TP	+/-
Last 5 games	5	1	3	4	0
Last 10 games	10	1	6	7	0

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Shai Buium Facts

Date of Birth: Mar 26, 2003
Age: 23
Place of Birth: San Diego, CA, USA
Nation: USA / Israel
Youth Team: -
Position: D
Height: 191 cm / 6'3"
Weight: 100 kg / 220 lbs
Shoots: L
Contract: 26/27

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NHL Rights: Detroit Red Wings / Signed
Drafted: 2021 round 2 #36 overall by Detroit Red Wings
Agency: Premium
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His hands and feet work independently, each transmitting different information to opponents. With changes of pace, fakes shots, and constant eye deception, turns exits into inside-lane entries, creates passing lanes, and hits teammates through heavy pressure. Give-and-goes with a space-filling mentality allows him to create scoring chances for himself or his teammates. -EliteProspects 2021 NHL Draft Guide

Brothers: Ben Buium & Zeev Buium

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Shai Buium — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
16-17	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA	13U AAA	47	18	17	35	16	-
16-17	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA	T1EHL 13U	5	1	3	4	4	-
17-18	Shattuck St. Mary's 14U AAA	14U AAA	29	4	11	15	4	-
18-19	Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA	16U AAA	54	7	24	31	22	-
19-20	Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA	16U AAA	46	14	43	57	10	-
19-20	Sioux City Musketeers	USHL	3	0	1	1	2	1
20-21	Shattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep	USHS-Prep	17	2	11	13	2	-
20-21	Sioux City Musketeers	USHL	50	4	22	26	27	16	Playoffs	4	1	2	3	0	-1
21-22	Univ. of Denver	NCAA	39	3	15	18	12	20
22-23	Univ. of Denver	NCAA	38	4	17	21	18	8
23-24	Univ. of Denver	NCAA	43	7	29	36	14	33
23-24	Grand Rapids Griffins	AHL	1	0	0	0	0	0
24-25	Grand Rapids Griffins	AHL	67	2	23	25	22	2	Playoffs	3	0	0	0	0	-3
25-26	Grand Rapids Griffins	AHL	36	3	11	14	8	-2
26-27	Grand Rapids Griffins	AHL	10	1	6	7	4	0
26-27	Projected	AHL	72	7	43	50	29	0

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S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
12-13	Team California	Brick Invitational	6	1	2	3	0	-	Playoffs	1	0	0	0	0	-
15-16	Los Angeles Jr. Kings	QC Int PW	4	0	1	1	4	-
18-19	Team Columbia	USA-S15	4	0	0	0	-	-
19-20	Team Gold	USA-S16	5	1	2	3	0	-

Shai Buium Game Log

2026-2027

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Shai Buium — 2026-2027 Game Log
Date	Team	Opp	Score	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	SOG	PPG	SHG	TOI
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Sat 24/10		vs
Fri 23/10		vs
Wed 21/10		vs
Sun 18/10		vs
Sat 17/10		@

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Shai Buium — Career Totals
League	Regular Season								Postseason
League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
13U AAA	1	47	18	17	35	0.74	16	-	0
14U AAA	1	29	4	11	15	0.52	4	-	0
16U AAA	2	100	21	67	88	0.88	32	-	0
AHL	4	114	6	40	46	0.40	34	0	1	3	0	0	0	0.00	0	-3
Brick Invitational	1	6	1	2	3	0.50	0	-	1	1	0	0	0	0.00	0	-
NCAA	3	120	14	61	75	0.63	44	61	0
QC Int PW	1	4	0	1	1	0.25	4	-	0
T1EHL 13U	1	5	1	3	4	0.80	4	-	0
USA-S15	1	4	0	0	0	0.00	-	-	0
USA-S16	1	5	1	2	3	0.60	0	-	0
USHL	2	53	4	23	27	0.51	29	17	1	4	1	2	3	0.75	0	-1
USHS-Prep	1	17	2	11	13	0.76	2	-	0

Shai Buium — Career Totals

League

13U AAA

14U AAA

16U AAA

100

AHL

114

Brick Invitational

NCAA

120

QC Int PW

T1EHL 13U

USA-S15

USA-S16

USHL

USHS-Prep

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Shai Buium — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
2020-2021	USHL All-Rookie Second Team
2021-2022	NCAA (Championship) Winner NCAA (NCHC) All-Rookie Team NCAA (NCHC) Regular Season Champion
2022-2023	NCAA (NCHC) Regular Season Champion
2023-2024	NCAA (Championship) Winner NCAA (NCHC) Champion NCAA (NCHC) Second All-Star Team

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Shai Buium — Transactions
Date	Status	From	To	Source
01/07/2026	Up/Down	Detroit Red Wings	Grand Rapids Griffins	Details
04/17/2024	Confirmed	Univ. of Denver	Detroit Red Wings	Details
01/17/2020	Confirmed	Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA	Univ. of Denver	Details

Shai Buium Biography and Trivia

Drafted 2019, 6 #82 by Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL Futures Draft
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #61 by Elite Prospects
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #54 by FCHockey
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #32 by TSN/Craig Button
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #49 by McKeen's Hockey
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #49 by TSN/McKenzie
2021 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #20 by NHL Central Scouting