MSU Star Goalie Trey Augustine Expected to Turn Pro

Spartans goaltender likely to forgo final college season and join Red Wings' AHL affiliate

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:05pm

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Michigan State star goaltender Trey Augustine is expected to turn professional and join the Detroit Red Wings' AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins in the coming days, according to reports. Augustine has been the Spartans' primary goaltender for the past three seasons, helping the team win three straight Big Ten championships.

Why it matters

Augustine's departure would be a significant loss for the Michigan State hockey program, as he has been one of the top goalies in college hockey over the past few seasons. His decision to turn pro aligns with the original expectation that this would be his final year of NCAA eligibility before making the jump to the professional ranks.

The details

In his three seasons with the Spartans, Augustine has posted a goals against average under 3.00 each year, including sub-2.00 marks the past two seasons. He was a key part of Michigan State's three straight Big Ten championship teams. While nothing is yet official, the expectation is that Augustine will join the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, in the coming days.

  • Augustine has been Michigan State's starting goaltender for the past three seasons.
  • The Spartans were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Trey Augustine

A star goaltender who has led Michigan State to three straight Big Ten championships over the past three seasons.

Cam Robinson

A reporter for Elite Prospects who posted on social media that the 'expectation' is Augustine will turn pro and join the Red Wings' AHL affiliate.

Detroit Red Wings

The NHL team that owns the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate Augustine is expected to join.

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What they’re saying

“There is a 'expectation' that Michigan State star goaltender Trey Augustine's collegiate career is over.”

— Cam Robinson, Reporter, Elite Prospects

What’s next

If Augustine does indeed turn pro, the Spartans will need to find a new starting goaltender for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Augustine's departure is a significant loss for the Michigan State hockey program, as he has been one of the top goalies in college hockey over the past few seasons. His decision to turn pro aligns with the original expectation that this would be his final year of NCAA eligibility before making the jump to the professional ranks.