Red Wings Sign Top Goaltending Prospect Trey Augustine

The 2023 second-round pick joins AHL Grand Rapids on an amateur tryout after starring at Michigan State.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:36pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a hockey goaltender in action, with their movements broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette of blues, reds, and silvers.The Red Wings' signing of top goaltending prospect Trey Augustine adds another promising young talent to their developmental pipeline.South Lyon Today

The Detroit Red Wings have signed top goaltending prospect Trey Augustine to an entry-level contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. Augustine, a 2023 second-round pick, will report to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins on an amateur tryout agreement and join their playoff push. The 6-foot-1 netminder was a Hobey Baker finalist this season after leading Michigan State to three straight Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles.

Why it matters

Augustine is one of the Red Wings' top goaltending prospects and his signing represents a significant addition to their professional pipeline. His combination of individual and team success in college makes him an intriguing talent, though the team will likely take a patient approach with his development given the longer timeline for goaltenders.

The details

Augustine, a native of South Lyon, Michigan, was a second-round pick by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Draft. He has started at least 30 games in each of his three seasons at Michigan State, leading the Spartans to three consecutive Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles. This season, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award after posting a .929 save percentage and 2.11 goals-against average. With Michigan State's NCAA Tournament elimination, Augustine will now join the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins on an amateur tryout, where he will play alongside fellow Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa.

  • Augustine was drafted by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Draft.
  • Over the past three seasons, Augustine led Michigan State to three straight Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles (2024, 2025, 2026).
  • This season, Augustine was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award after posting a .929 save percentage and 2.11 goals-against average.
  • Michigan State was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 30, 2026, enabling Augustine to turn pro.

The players

Trey Augustine

A 6-foot-1 goaltending prospect who was a second-round pick by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Draft. He spent the last three seasons starring for Michigan State, leading the Spartans to three consecutive Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles, and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award this season.

Sebastian Cossa

A promising young goaltender in the Red Wings' system who is currently in his third full season with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.

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What’s next

Augustine is expected to take on a meaningful workload with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins next season, as fellow Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa is projected to make the leap to the NHL. Augustine's performance in the AHL playoffs could be a valuable experience as he continues his development.

The takeaway

The signing of Trey Augustine represents a significant addition to the Red Wings' goaltending pipeline. His impressive college career and international success make him an intriguing prospect, though the team will likely take a patient approach with his development given the longer timeline for goaltenders to reach the NHL level.