As Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff suggests, Red Wings prospect goaltender Trey Augustine is particularly even-keeled, even by goaltender’s standards. It’s evident when talking to the affable young man that he’s trying to “go with the flow,” positionally speaking:
“I just kind of take it one play at a time,” Augustine explained of his netminding style. “You can’t really control what’s going to happen out there. I think that’s a big part of what I’m trying to do. Just focus on the next play, the next opportunity that I have to make a positive impact on the game.”
On those occasions when the outcome of the play doesn’t go his way, don’t be expecting an explosion of emotion from Augustine. He’s not one to splinter his goal stick over the crossbar. He simply hits reset and gets prepared to make the next save.
“Being level headed just kind of helps me stay even keel throughout the whole game,” Augustine said.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that Augustine isn’t a determined competitor. Behind his calm exterior is a burning desire to excel. He’s driven to stop the puck and it’s that drive which was encouraging the Red Wings to make the USNTDP Under-18 goalie who is heading to the Michigan State Spartans the 41st overall pick of the 2023 NHL entry draft.
“Very competitive goalie,” Detroit GM Steve Yzerman said. “It kind of sounds silly, but he looks really good in the net. He moves well, his positioning is good. He’s a competitive kid.”
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