Detroit — The Red Wings have added another Plante to the organization.
The Wings drafted winger Victor Plante with their first pick Saturday (47th overall) in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft.
Victor is the brother of Max Plante, who, ironically, was also picked with the 47th pick in the 2024 Entry Draft.
“Pretty awesome,” Victor said of getting picked by the Wings. “Just going to the same organization as my brother, it’s a huge honor.”
Victor said there were approximately 16 family members in attendance in Buffalo, New York for the draft.
“They’re all pumped,” he said. “It (being drafted to the Wings, like Max) will make it easier for my mom (not having to choose sides).”
Plante had 48 points (21 goals, 27 assists) in 57 games with the Plymouth Township-based U.S. National Team Development Program.
“I’m an energy guy who likes to help the team win,” Plante said. “I try to score goals here and there.”
Plante lived with the family of former Wings goaltender Chris Osgood this past season.
“It was great, he’s a fun guy to be around,” Plante said. “He took me to about four or five games. It was sick.
“It’s unreal. It’s Hockeytown for a reason. They live and breathe hockey. The fans are so passionate. There’s so much energy in the building, so much fun. Just the history, it’s awesome.”
All three Plante brothers, including Zam, a Pittsburgh Penguins prospect, will play at Minnesota-Duluth this season.
“It’s going to be so much fun,” Victor said. “Just being able to play with them. The Hobey Baker winner (Max), that’s going to be so sick. It’ll be awesome. We’ll have a good team, so I’m excited.”
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