Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Ice Hockey Player (Prospect) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/02/2006 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Hermantown, Minnesota, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Max Plante is an American ice hockey center and Detroit Red Wings prospect. He plays for the University of Minnesota Duluth and is a 2024 NHL Draft pick. He won a gold medal with the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team and is a Hobey Baker Award finalist. |
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| Current Team | University of Minnesota Duluth (NCHC) |
| Position | Center |
| Shoots | Left |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5'11") |
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| Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
| NHL Rights | Detroit Red Wings (2024 Round 2, Pick 47) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Current | University of Minnesota Duluth (Sophomore, 2025-26 season) |
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Personal Life
| Childhood | Grew up skating with his father and two brothers (Zam and Victor) on ice in Duluth, Minnesota. Demonstrated exceptional hockey IQ from early childhood, passing the puck to teammates at age 4-5 in organized hockey. |
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Family
| Father | Derek Plante (former NHL player, current Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach, Hobey Baker finalist 1993) |
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| Grandfather | Bruce Plante (legendary high school hockey coach in Hermantown, retired with record 547-197-23) |
| Siblings | Zam Plante (also plays for University of Minnesota Duluth), Victor Plante |
Career
| 2024-25 Season | Finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year, NCHC All-Rookie Team, NCHC Newcomer Distinguished Scholar-Athlete, NCHC Newcomer Academic All-Conference Team. Averaged 1.21 points per game overall, including 1.05 ppg in NCHC games leading all rookies in league play. Had nine games with two or more points and a seven-game scoring streak from December 6, 2024 through January 24, 2025 (6 goals, 5 assists for 11 points). Ranked second on the Bulldogs in scoring with three power play goals and one game-winning tally. Career-high three points against Arizona State on March 15, 2025 (1 goal, 2 assists). |
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| 2025-26 Season | Named to 2026 U.S. National Junior Team, voted alternate captain, Hobey Baker Award finalist, first NCAA player to reach 40 points in 2025-26 season |
| International | Gold Medal winner at 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship |
| Pre-College | 2024 NHL Entry Draft Pick (Detroit Red Wings, Round 2, Pick 47), U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP) U-18, scored 61 points in 51 games with NTDP in 2023-24, state championship 2021-22 (sophomore), named to 2022 Boys Hockey State All-Tournament Team, 71 points in final high school season (18 goals, 53 assists in 31 games) |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Cerebral Tactician, Playmaker, Two-Way Forward, plays with pace and high hockey IQ. One of the most skilled passers in the draft, especially off the backhand, feathering pucks through tight openings. Uses defensive pressure to his advantage by threading passes through aggressive defending. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. When trying out for USNTDP, was barely 5'6" and 127 pounds, among the smallest in his age group | |
| 2. Grew significantly to reach current height of 5'11", described as growing 'like a plant' | |
| 3. First collegiate goal scored December 6, 2024 against Arizona State | |
| 4. Invited to Detroit Red Wings Summer Development Camp (July 2025) | |
| 5. Leads NCAA Division I men's hockey in scoring | |
| 6. Admires Brad Marchand for overcoming his undersized stature to become an NHL star | |
| 7. Career-high three points against Arizona State on March 15, 2025 | |
| 8. Father Derek Plante advised him to 'Be yourself' and 'don't do anything I wouldn't do' in preparation for his draft year |