Max Plante
American ice hockey player (born 2006)
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Max Plante (born February 20, 2006) is an American college ice hockey left wing for the University of Minnesota Duluth of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 47th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
| Max Plante | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 20, 2006 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NCHC team | Minnesota Duluth | ||
| NHL draft |
47th overall, 2024 Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career
On August 2, 2022, Plante committed to play college ice hockey at Minnesota Duluth.[1] On June 29, 2024, Plante was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024 NHL entry draft[2][3]
During the 2024–25 season, in his freshman year, he recorded nine goals and 19 assists in 23 games. He led all NCHC rookies with 21 points in conference play, despite only playing 20 NCHC games due to injury. Following the season he was named to the All-NCHC Rookie Team, and named a finalist for the NCHC Rookie of the Year.[4]
During the 2025–26 season, in his sophomore year, he led the NCHC with 48 points in 37 games. During October 2025, he led the NCHC and tied for first nationally with 18 points. He scored nine goals and nine assists in nine games. His nine goals tied for second in the NCAA during the month. He was subsequently named the HCA National Co-Forward of the Month for October.[5] During conference play he ranked fifth in scoring, with 12 goals and 13 assists in 24 games. He was the first player this season to reach 40 points.[6] Following the season he was the lone unanimous selection to the All-NCHC First Team.[7] He was also named the NCHC Forward of the Year and a finalist for the NCHC Player of the Year. He became the first Bulldog to win the award.[8][9]
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  United States | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 | 2025 Canada | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
 | 2024 Finland | |
Plante represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded two goals and nine assists in seven games and won a silver medal.[4]
On December 18, 2024, he was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[10] During the tournament he recorded one goal and two assists in six games and won a gold medal[11]
On December 24 2025, he was again named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[12] During the tournament he recorded one goal in three games, and was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Finland.[13] On December 29, 2025, he was injured during a preliminary round game against Slovakia.[14]
Personal life
Plante was born to Derek and Kristi Plante, and has an older brother, Zam. His father, Derek Plante is a former professional ice hockey player.[4]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2022–23 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 32 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 25 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | University of Minnesota Duluth | NCHC | 23 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NCAA totals | 23 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | United States | U18 |  |
7 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2025 | United States | WJC |  |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2026 | United States | WJC | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 16 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 6 | ||||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| College | ||
| All-NCHC Rookie Team | 2025 | [15] |
| All-NCHC First Team | 2026 | [16] |
| NCHC Forward of the Year | 2026 | [17] |
| NCHC Player of the Year | 2026 | |