Zam Plante
2021-22 Team: Hermantown Highschool / Chicago Steel (USHL)
Date of Birth: Aug. 24, 2004
Place of Birth: Hermantown, MN, USA
Ht: 5-foot-9 Wt: 161 lbs
Shoots: L
Position: Forward
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible
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As the grandson of a decorated boys hockey coach in Hermantown, Minnesota, and with a father who played eight seasons in the NHL and even won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999, hockey is in Zam Plante’s blood. Zam was a star on his high school hockey team, leading them to the 2022 State championship with 24 goals and 64 points in just 22 games played.
Following that incredible season, Plante received numerous accolades, including being named to the All-USA Today High School Sports Award (HSSA) hockey team, and was a nominee for the National Hockey Player of the Year named by USA today. Besides dominating in high school, he also played 31 games for the Chicago Steel, where he scored 10 goals and 21 points, which is solid production for a player his age.
Related: THW’s 2022 NHL Draft Guide
What sets Plante apart both on the ice and off it is his work ethic. Despite being a bit undersized by NHL standards, you wouldn’t know it based on how hard he plays each and every shift. There is no quit in his game as he will fight to make something happen without putting himself or the team in a bad position.
Another appealing factor for Plante on draft day will be his commitment to play hockey at the University of Minnesota-Duluth starting in the 2023-24 season. This means he will have one more year to light up the scoresheet in juniors or high school before transitioning to one of the top hockey universities in the USA, where he will continue developing his game before making the jump to play professionally.
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Zam Plante – NHL Draft Projection
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