Michigan State hockey junior goaltender Trey Augustine has signed an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2025-26 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
Augustine has also signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Detroit, which will begin in the 2026-27 season. The South-Lyon native was drafted to the Red Wings in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft and was the 41st overall pick.
Augustine’s signing follows MSU’s 4-3 overtime loss to Wisconsin in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, which ended the Spartans’ season. His departure was not unexpected, as Augustine had been one of the top goaltenders in college hockey during his time with the Spartans.
“He's gonna have an unbelievable pro career and represent Michigan State in an unbelievable way at the next level,” coach Adam Nightingale said after the loss. “His head should be held super high. He's helped us win a lot of hockey games… Trey's a grounded person. Comes from a great family, and we're gonna miss it.”
“I'm proud of the guys, thankful for our seniors,” Augustine said. “They've meant so much for me, for everyone here, and this program is in a good spot going forward, regardless of what happens. Can’t be prouder to have played here for three years.”
Augustine posted a 24-9-1 record this past season, finishing with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. Nightingale has praised Augustine for consistency, timely saves and a team-first mentality throughout his time at MSU.
He led the Spartans to their third straight Big Ten regular-season title this season and was the backbone for each championship. He won Big Ten Goaltender of the Year for the past two seasons.
Augustine is also a 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award semifinalist and a finalist for the 2026 Mike Richter Award.
“Trey's been unbelievable for us,” Nightingale said after MSU’s final game. “When Trey signed up to play for us, we were coming off of losing 16 games in a row. You’re a goalie, and you’re willing to sign up for that? With his pedigree, he could have went anywhere he wanted in the country. What he's done for our program is unbelievable.”
Augustine left his mark at MSU, helping lead the program to five of the Big Ten’s six trophies this past season. He ranks second all-time at MSU with a .922 save percentage. His goals-against average, total saves, career wins, shutouts and games played all rank among MSU’s top 10 for goaltenders.
