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 |
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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, 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 |
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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), 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), 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 |
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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 |