Red Wings have two players projected for NCAA All-Freshman Team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings' draft picks, J.P. Hurlbert and Victor Plante, are projected to be on the NCAA All-Freshman Team for the 2026-27 season, as reported by College Puck NXT. Hurlbert, selected 23rd overall, will play at the University of Michigan, while Plante, picked 47th, will join his brothers at Minnesota Duluth. These selections highlight the Red Wings' strong focus on college recruiting as part of their development strategy. The committee consisted of 40 voters overseeing the selections for the prestigious team.
- •J.P. Hurlbert was drafted 23rd overall by the Red Wings.
- •Victor Plante was drafted 47th overall by the Red Wings.
- •Hurlbert will compete at the University of Michigan.
- •Plante will play alongside his brothers at Minnesota Duluth.
- •The All-Freshman Team selections were made by a committee of 40 voters.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Place Two on Projected NCAA All-Freshman Team
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