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Plante Dominates NCAA: Red Wings Prospect Leads Nation
16 Dec
Summary
- Max Plante leads NCAA with 30 points in 20 games.
- He experienced his first losing season last year.
- Plante is a Hobey Baker candidate and World Juniors player.

Max Plante, a 2024 second-round pick by the Detroit Red Wings, is currently leading all NCAA players with 30 points through 20 games. This season marks a significant turnaround after his freshman year at Minnesota Duluth concluded with a losing record, a first for Plante.
His impressive performance includes ranking third in the NCAA with 16 goals. Minnesota Duluth is also performing well, ranked fifth nationally. Coach Scott Sandelin attributes much of the team's success to Plante's impact, calling him their best player and a legitimate Hobey Baker candidate.
Plante is also set to compete in the World Juniors for the second consecutive year, aiming for a third straight gold medal for the U.S. team. Despite questions about his size, his competitive drive and all-around game suggest he could carve out a versatile role in the NHL.



