Red Wings Sign Trey Augustine to Entry-Level Contract

Goaltender to join AHL affiliate after Michigan State's NCAA tournament exit

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:10pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a hockey goaltender in action, with sharp, overlapping geometric planes in vibrant colors conceptually representing the strategic importance of this signing for the Red Wings.The Red Wings' signing of goaltender Trey Augustine represents a strategic investment in the team's future as it looks to end its playoff drought.East Lansing Today

The Detroit Red Wings have signed goaltender Trey Augustine to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2026-27 season. Augustine will first report to the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after his college career at Michigan State came to an end.

Why it matters

Augustine was a standout goaltender for Michigan State and the U.S. national junior team, and his signing represents an important addition to the Red Wings' prospect pipeline as the team looks to end its playoff drought. The move also provides Augustine with valuable professional experience before he joins the Red Wings' roster next season.

The details

Augustine finished his three-year college career at Michigan State second in save percentage, fifth in goals-against average, and sixth in wins and saves. He was selected 41st overall by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Draft and is expected to compete for playing time with the Red Wings as soon as the 2026-27 season.

  • On March 31, 2026, the Red Wings announced that Augustine would report to the Grand Rapids Griffins on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
  • Augustine's three-year, entry-level contract with the Red Wings will begin with the 2026-27 season.

The players

Trey Augustine

A goaltender who recently completed a standout three-year college career at Michigan State and was drafted 41st overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2023.

Detroit Red Wings

An NHL franchise based in Detroit, Michigan that is currently in a playoff drought and looking to build around a core of young talent like Moritz Seider, Simon Evidsson, and Lucas Raymond.

Grand Rapids Griffins

The American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“UPDATE: Trey Augustine will report to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Additionally, Augustine has been signed to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2026-27 season.”

— Detroit Red Wings, Official Team Account

What’s next

Augustine will look to make a strong impression with the Grand Rapids Griffins during his amateur tryout, with the goal of earning a full-time roster spot with the Red Wings starting in the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The signing of Trey Augustine represents an important investment by the Red Wings in their goaltending future, as the team looks to end its playoff drought and build around a core of young talent. Augustine's college success and international experience make him an intriguing prospect, and his transition to the professional ranks will be closely watched as the Red Wings aim to solidify their goaltending depth.