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The Grand Rapids Griffins picked up a 4-2 win over the Rockford IceHogs; it was their second straight win. They’ve started the season 4-1-1-0, averaging 3.5 goals per game while allowing 2.5 goals per game.

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In last night’s win goalie Trey Augustine picked up his first career professional win. Augustine was the third star in the game stopping 27 of the 29 shots he faced. 

He’s made five appearances in his young professional career. He’s 1-3-1 with a 3.31 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage. 

The Griffins got two goals from John Leonard and goals from Carter Bear along with Dylan James. 

The Red Wings drafted Augustine 41st overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft out of Michigan State. Last season, Augustine won the Mike Richter Award for top goalie in college hockey. He finished as a runner-up in 2025. 

Augustine went 24-9-1 in 34 games last season. He has a 2.11 goals-against average. A .929 save percentage, and three shutouts. 

He ended his Michigan State career appearing in 158 games going 84-63-10 with a 2.42 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage, and 12 shutouts.

The Griffins are back today to face the IceHogs again this afternoon at 4:00 PM EST.

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This article first appeared on Inside The Rink and was syndicated with permission.

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