Trey Augustine’s first game as a professional goalie ended up with the same result as his last game as a collegiate goalie. He lost.
The former Michigan State standout stopped 26 of 29 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Wolves on Friday at Van Andel Arena. It wasn’t the Griffins’ best team performance in the third period. The game was tied 1-1 going into the third period. The Wolves outshot Grand Rapids 12-5 in the third period and scored a five-on-five goal, a power play tally and an empty netter.
Detroit blue chip prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard scored his 20th goal of the season for the Griffins.
TSN’s Craig Button last month named Augustine as the No. 5 prospect, and the top goalie, in his list of Top 50 affiliated prospects.
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