The Red Wings also announced that Augustine will report to their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, on an amateur tryout for the remainder of this season.

The 21-year-old appeared in 34 regular-season games in 2025-26 for Michigan State University in the NCAA, posting a 24-9-1 record, three shutouts, a 2.11 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.

He was named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year for the second straight season and earned a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team.