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Dad’s career helps Turgeon’s transition with Wings

Detroit — Reaching the NHL, putting on a jersey, and playing in the world’s best hockey league would be dizzying for many young players.

But for Dominic Turgeon, it’s just a bit less so.

His dad Pierre Turgeon played in the NHL for 19 seasons and scored over 500 goals, so Dominic has been around the league, NHL locker rooms, and NHL players his entire life.

That takes some of the mystique away.

“I grew up around hockey because of him,” Dominic Turgeon said after Tuesday’s morning skate. “Without him I wouldn’t be here where I am today.