Michigan State Goaltender Trey Augustine Joins Grand Rapids Griffins Ahead of NHL Debut
Michigan State's Trey Augustine joins Grand Rapids Griffins on amateur tryout after Red Wings sign him to entry-level NHL contract
South Lyon Native Returns Home After Stellar College Career
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Griffins announced on Tuesday that goaltender Trey Augustine will join the AHL club for the remainder of the 2025-26 season on an amateur tryout after the Detroit Red Wings signed the 21-year-old to a three-year entry-level contract.
Augustine, a 2023 first-round pick by Detroit (41st overall), recently completed his junior season at Michigan State University where he posted a 24-9-1 record with three shutouts, a 2.11 goals-against average, and a .929 save percentage.
The South Lyon, Michigan native earned Big Ten Goaltender of the Year honors for two consecutive seasons and was named among 10 finalists for the 2026 Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the top player in college hockey.
International Success at World Juniors
Augustine has established himself as one of the top prospects in North American hockey through his international play. He won gold medals with Team USA at both the 2024 and 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships.
At the 2025 World Juniors, Augustine went 4-1 with a 2.52 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2023 World Junior Championship.
During his time with the U.S. National Team Development Program, Augustine appeared in four contests at the 2024 World Championship with a 2-2-0 record, a 1.89 GAA, and a .929 save percentage.
College Career Highlights
During his three seasons with Michigan State (2023-26), Augustine amassed a 66-25-7 record in 99 appearances. He recorded nine shutouts and maintained a 2.40 GAA with a .922 save percentage.
Last season, the 6-foot-1 goaltender went 19-7-4 with a 2.08 GAA and a .924 save percentage, earning First-Team All-American honors alongside his Big Ten Goaltender of the Year title.
Griffins Depth Chart Impact
Augustine's arrival adds depth to the Griffins' goal crease, where he will share duties with 2021 first-round pick Sebastian Cossa and goaltender Michal Postava.
The amateur tryout arrangement allows Augustine to gain professional experience while the Red Wings begin preparing him for his 2026-27 NHL debut.
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