Michigan State hockey former goaltender Trey Augustine won the 2026 Mike Richter Award on Friday night, presented to the best goaltender in men’s hockey. 

Augustine, former forward Porter Martone and senior center Charlie Stramel were also named to the CCM/AHCA All-American teams. Augustine and Martone earned First Team All-American honors, while Stramel was named to the second team.

MSU had the most All-American selections of any program.

Along with the accolades, Augustine made his professional debut for the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday night, the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, who he signed a contract with on March 31. MSU coach Adam Nightingale, goaltenders Dolan Gilbert and Melvin Strahl and forwards Nathan Mackie and Griffin Jurecki were in attendance to support Augustine.

Augustine played the entire game, making 26 saves in the Griffins’ 4-1 loss to the Chicago Wolves. The game was tied until the Wolves scored three goals in the third period. 

Martone has played six games with the Philadelphia Flyers since signing on March 29, the day after MSU’s season ended. He has tallied six points (2-4--6), including an overtime game-winning goal on April 5. The goal helped defeat the Boston Bruins, keeping the Flyers in playoff contention. 

Martone scored his second NHL goal on Thursday, April 9, against the Detroit Red Wings. The majority of MSU hockey’s 2025-26 program was in attendance, with the exception of players who already exited East Lansing for professional tryouts and contracts. 

Stramel signed with the Minnesota Wild for the 2026-27 season but is finishing his communication degree at MSU as he broke his ankle in MSU’s final game.

Augustine’s Richter Award-winning, All-American season

Augustine was a Richter Award semifinalist in all three seasons at MSU and a finalist in each of the past two years. He won the award over goaltenders Michael Hrabal (Massachusetts) and Josh Kotai (Augustana).