Trey Augustine Wins Top Goaltender Award at Frozen Four

Michigan State's star netminder also leads the nation in goals saved above expected

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Trey Augustine, the standout goaltender for Michigan State, was awarded the prestigious Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in college hockey at the Frozen Four tournament. Augustine finished the season with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage, leading the nation in goals saved above expected.

Why it matters

The Mike Richter Award is one of the highest individual honors in college hockey, recognizing the best goaltender in the sport. Augustine's win solidifies his status as an elite talent and a key reason for Michigan State's success this season, despite the team falling short of the Frozen Four championship.

The details

According to advanced analytics, Augustine narrowly edged out UMass goaltender Michael Hrabal as the top performer between the pipes this season. He ranked third nationally in goals saved above expected (+22.9), trailing only Lawton Zacher of Northeastern and Josh Kotai of Augustana.

  • Trey Augustine received the Mike Richter Award at the Frozen Four on April 11, 2026.
  • Augustine finished the 2025-26 season with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.

The players

Trey Augustine

A junior goaltender for the Michigan State Spartans who has since joined the Detroit Red Wings organization.

Michael Hrabal

The goaltender for the UMass Minutemen, who finished second in the CHN's proprietary CHIP metric for top goaltenders this season.

Lawton Zacher

The goaltender for the Northeastern Huskies, who led the nation in goals saved above expected.

Josh Kotai

The goaltender for the Augustana Vikings, who ranked second nationally in goals saved above expected.

Kevin Anderson

A senior forward for the Princeton Tigers who was awarded the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award.

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What they’re saying

“Trey Augustine put a definitive stamp on his season Friday night, earning the Mike Richter Award at the Frozen Four as college hockey's top goaltender.”

— CHN Staff Report

What’s next

Augustine will look to continue his strong play as he joins the Detroit Red Wings organization, aiming to make an impact at the professional level.

The takeaway

Augustine's Mike Richter Award win highlights the importance of elite goaltending in college hockey, and his performance this season solidifies his status as one of the top young talents in the sport.