Two Detroit Red Wings Prospects Win Major College Awards

Plante and Augustine take home Hobey Baker and Mike Richter honors.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:37am

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Two prospects from the Detroit Red Wings organization were recognized for their standout college hockey seasons, with forward Max Plante winning the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in the country and goaltender Trey Augustine taking home the Mike Richter Award as the best goalie.

Why it matters

The Red Wings have been rebuilding their prospect pool in recent years, and these awards highlight the strong development of two key young talents who could soon make an impact at the NHL level.

The details

Plante, a 2024 second-round draft pick, led Minnesota-Duluth with 52 points (25 goals, 27 assists) in 40 games this season. Augustine, a 2023 second-round selection, posted a 24-9-1 record with a 2.11 goals-against average and .929 save percentage for Michigan State.

  • The NCAA awards ceremony took place on April 10, 2026.
  • The NCAA Frozen Four national championship game is scheduled for April 11, 2026.

The players

Max Plante

A forward prospect in the Detroit Red Wings organization who won the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey this season while playing for the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Trey Augustine

A goaltending prospect in the Detroit Red Wings organization who won the Mike Richter Award as the best goalie in college hockey this season while playing for Michigan State University. He also made his professional debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on the same night as the awards ceremony.

Detroit Red Wings

The NHL franchise that drafted both Plante and Augustine in recent years as part of their efforts to rebuild their prospect pipeline.

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What they’re saying

“It's an honor to be recognized as the top player in college hockey this season. I'm grateful for the support of my teammates and coaches at Minnesota-Duluth, and I'm excited to continue developing as a prospect for the Red Wings.”

— Max Plante

“Winning the Mike Richter Award is a dream come true. I've worked hard to improve my game, and I'm ready to take the next step in my career with the Red Wings organization.”

— Trey Augustine

What’s next

Augustine is expected to join the Grand Rapids Griffins full-time next season as he transitions to the professional ranks, while Plante will look to sign his entry-level contract with the Red Wings and potentially earn a spot on the NHL roster in the near future.

The takeaway

The Red Wings' recent draft picks of Plante and Augustine are paying dividends, with the two college stars winning prestigious national awards and positioning themselves as key parts of the team's future. Their success highlights the organization's commitment to building through the draft and developing talent at the amateur level.