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Gophers hockey, Minnesota Duluth both dealing with key injuries ahead of series

Gophers men’s hockey heads north this weekend for a pivotal early-season nonconference series against in-state rival Minnesota Duluth (UMD). A handful of injuries for both teams loom large over head coach Brett Larson’s first game with Minnesota against his alma mater.

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Biggest Storylines Heading Into College Hockey Week 2: Puck Drop

As we head from the first week to the second in men’s college hockey, plenty of storylines have begun to form across the country. From an injury to one of the nation’s stars, to potential conference realignment, there is a lot to unpack.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Top 20 NHL-affiliated prospects to watch in the NCAA in 2026-27

NCAA men’s hockey kicks off this weekend, with teams across the United States looking to dethrone the Denver Pioneers as national champions. American college hockey is now in its second full year of utilizing CHL players to stack their lineups.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Penguins Prospect Zam Plante Is Entering a Decision Season

Zam Plante produced one of the strongest offensive seasons in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool, but the next step in his development remains less certain than the numbers suggest.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Red Wings News / The Forkball / April 11

Minnesota Duluth Star Max Plante Wins 2026 Hobey Baker Award

Max Plante cemented his place among college hockey’s elite after capturing the Hobey Baker Award on Friday night, recognizing him as the nation’s best player for the 2025–26 season.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Detroit Red Wings News / ESPN / April 11

Minnesota Duluth's Plante captures Hobey Baker

Max Plante became Minnesota Duluth's seventh Hobey Baker winner, beating out Denver's Eric Pohlkamp and Michigan's T.J. Hughes.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / April 10

Two Detroit Red Wings Prospects Win Major College Awards

Tonight was the NCAA awards night for the 2025-26 college hockey season. Tomorrow will be the National Championship with Wisconsin and Denver facing off.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Red Wings prospect Max Plante wins 2026 Hobey Baker Award

One of the best prospects in hockey has been recognized for his incredible performance this season. On Friday, Minnesota Duluth forward and Detroit Red Wings prospect Max Plante was named the recipient of the 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given to the best player in men’s college hockey.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Max Plante Wins 2026 Hobey Baker Award

After the Frozen Four tournament was whittled down to two on Thursday with Denver and Wisconsin moving on to the final on Saturday, there was other business

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 2

Hobey Baker Finalists Announced

The 2026 Hobey Baker Finalists have been announced. Many likely expected top draft prospect forward Gavin McKenna to make the cut, but he did not. The finalists are T.J.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

2026 Hobey Baker Award Finalists Announced

The NCAA has announced their Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalists. University of Michigan senior T.J. Hughes, University of Minnesota-Duluth sophomore Max Plante, and Universty of Denver junior Eric Pohlkamp will be the last in the race to win college hockey’s coveted MVP award.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalists Announced

T.J. Hughes, Max Plante and Eric Pohlkamp were named the Hobey Hat Trick finalists — the three players with the opportunity to be named the Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament: Kings’ Slukynsky, Red Wings’ Plante highlight standouts from Day 2

The second day of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament saw more exciting action, with a couple of teams further expressing why they are favorites to advance to the Frozen Four.

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Penn State vs. Minnesota-Duluth in the NCAA Hockey Tournament: Preview, Odds

Penn State begins its quest Friday for a second straight Final Four berth in the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament. The second-seeded Nittany Lions face No.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / March 2

Four Teams Who Could Land Flyers Rasmus Ristolainen

As the NHL trade deadline looms at weeks end, the Philadelphia Flyers have one of most valuable trade chips on the market. Rasmus Ristolainen is atop the list of top right shot defenseman available.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / February 13

Minnesota Duluth's Plante Brothers Headline First Hobey Baker Watch List

The race for college hockey’s most coveted award is in full swing with loads of star power across the nation. Snipers, playmakers, brick-wall goalies, and even a set of brothers round out our initial watch list. The Plante name is back in the spotlight with Max and Zam from Minnesota Duluth carrying on the family legacy.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

3 Takeways From USA’s 4-3 Overtime Loss to Finland in 2026 World Juniors

The 2026 World Junior Championship quarterfinal between USA and Finland on Friday, Jan. 2, was full of surprises. USA was still without Max Plante, but they did get Cole Hutson back from injury.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Red Wings Prospect Report: Plante, Elite Goaltending & More

The Detroit Red Wings have reaped the benefits of youthful enthusiasm this season. Rookies Emmitt Finnie and Axel Sandin Pellikka have drawn rave reviews with their early play, and the team’s ascending talent continues to offer promise at almost every position in the lineup.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / November 5

Detroit Red Wings Prospect Leads NCAA in Points

The Detroit Red Wings have a prospect currently playing at the University of Minnesota-Duluth in Max Plante. Plante leads the country in points with 19 on nine goals and ten assists.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / July 21, 2025

Two Detroit Red Wings Prospects Named to Team USA World Junior’s Summer Showcase Roster

The 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase roster has been announced, Team USA features two Detroit Red Wings prospects. One prospect in forward Max Plante from Minnesota-Duluth.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 1, 2025

Red Wings Prospect Earns Rookie Honors

The season didn’t start out all that well for Detroit Red Wings draftee Max Plante. However, things just keep getting better and better for him. The 18-year-old forward was missing in action due to an upper-body injury as his freshman season with the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs got underway.