Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff posted a subscriber-only profile of Red Wings goaltending prospect Trey Augustine this morning, with Duff noting that Augustine played in 35 NCAA games for Michigan State University, 4 games at the World Junior Championship and 4 games at the men’s World Championship:
Taken to the senior worlds as the third goalie for USA Hockey. Augustine, 19, was pressed into action by an injury to Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon, and managed to win a couple of games.
“I’ve had some pretty unbelievable opportunities,” Augustine admitted. “I’m super glad for everyone that’s helped me get to this position I’m in today. It’s super cool and obviously I’d like to have some more cool ones in the future.”
Teaming with Augustine at the worlds, Lyon remarked at how wise beyond his years the teenaged puckstopper was proving to be.
“Obviously when I hear stuff like that it means a lot to me,” Augustine said. “Alex is a great guy. He kind of taught me a lot in the time he was there. I think just kind of seeing him prepare, seeing how serious he takes it on game days, it was super different than what I’ve seen from my past teammates. Very grateful that he was around.”
Continued (paywall); as Duff notes, Augustine is a kind of quiet young man, but he’s sharp and is a bit of a rink rat (according to teammate Red Savage), which may have something to do with his tremendous work ethic.
