The three finalists for the 2026 Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in NCAA Division I men's hockey were named last week. Player are listed by last name with their class, school, record, goals-against average and save percentage this season:
- Trey Augustine, Jr., Michigan State (23-8-1, 2.08, .929)
- Michael Hrabal, Jr., UMass (19-9-1, 1.95, .937)
- Josh Kotai, Jr., Augustana (20-11-4, 1.99, .938)
Augustine is the only repeat Richter finalist this year, and is also a top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. He and Hrabal have led their teams to this year's NCAA tournament, while Kotai just signed an entry-level professional contract with the NHL's New York Islanders.
The winner of this year's Richter Award will be announced during the Frozen Four in Las Vegas next month.
