Michigan State University men’s hockey team will represent USA Hockey at the next world championship Championship.
MSU goaltender and Detroit Red Wings prospect Trey Augustin was added to the roster Sunday in place of Detroit forward Dylan Larkin due to injury. Augustine, 19, started this season as a freshman at MSU, leading the Spartans to their first Big Ten championship and first national tournament appearance since then. year 2012.
Augustin appeared in 35 games, posted three shutouts, a .915 save percentage and a 2.96 goals-against average, and was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team and All-Freshman Team. honor.
Augustin won the Big Ten Tournament Most Valuable Player Award and was also voted Most Valuable Player of the Year. team.
Augustin, a native of South Lyon, is a product of the USA Hockey Development Program, and Detroit selected him in the second round in 2023. Augustin joins Detroit goaltender Alex Ryan and defenseman Jeff Petry as the Red Wings’ representative players in U.S. Hockey.Wings head coach Derek Lalonde and goalie coach Alex Westlund join the team. staff.
Prior to playing at MSU, Augustin spent two full seasons with Team USA, leading the national team to a gold medal at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Tournament. Last season for MSU, he had his best season here in a year for the Spartans and quickly became a fan favorite. Ten years.
He has produced a number of high-profile performances, including a 34-save shutout at Ohio State in November, saving 60 of 64 shots in a win over No. 1 Wisconsin, and also recording an assist against Western in the NCAA Tournament. showed. michigan.
It’s a remarkable recognition for Augustine, who will represent his country from May 10 to May 26 after winning the Division 1 domestic title in Ostrava and Prague. czech.
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