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Michigan State's Trey Augustine signs with Red Wings, will begin career in Grand Rapids

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Former Michigan State goaltender Trey Augustine officially became a part of the Red Wings organization Tuesday.

Pittsburgh – Trey Augustine is about to begin his professional hockey career. The former Michigan State goaltender officially became a part of the Red Wings organization Tuesday, signing a three-year entry-level contract that will begin in the 2026-27 season. Augustine will report to Grand Rapids and play with the Griffins for the remainder of this season on an amateur tryout, thereby not burning a year off the entry-level contract.

More: It's a 'tough business,' but love of the game fuels Red Wings' Todd McLellan A 2023 second-round draft pick of the Wings (41st overall), Augustine saw his college career end last week when Michigan State was upset in the regionals, in overtime, by Wisconsin. Augustine was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Region, making 75 saves and a . 938 save percentage across the two games.

Augustine (6-foot-1, 194-pounds) is a finalist for the Mike Richter Award, given to the top goaltender in men's Division 1 hockey. The South Lyon native is also among 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, giving to the top player in college hockey. Named the Big Ten Goaltender of the Year for a second consecutive season Augustine, 21, was 24-9-1 at MSU this season, with a 2.

11 goals-against average and . 911 save percentage. Augustine compiled a 66-25-7 record with a 2.