Zam Plante's OT Goal Ends Bulldogs' Losing Streak

Hermantown native scores twice, including game-winner, to beat North Dakota

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Minnesota Duluth sophomore center Zam Plante scored two goals, including the game-winning goal in overtime, to lead the No. 10 Bulldogs to a 3-2 victory over No. 3 North Dakota in NCHC play on Friday at Amsoil Arena. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for UMD.

Why it matters

The Bulldogs had been struggling, losing four straight games, including two in overtime. Plante's heroics helped UMD get back on track against a highly ranked opponent in North Dakota, a key conference rival.

The details

Plante and freshman Hunter Anderson scored in the second period to give UMD a 2-0 lead. North Dakota tied it late in the third period, but Plante scored the overtime winner with just 6.2 seconds left to secure the victory. Freshman goaltender Ethan Dahlmeir made 22 saves for the Bulldogs.

  • Plante scored the game-winning goal in overtime with 6.2 seconds remaining.
  • North Dakota tied the game late in the third period with an extra-attacker goal.

The players

Zam Plante

A sophomore center for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs who scored two goals, including the overtime game-winner, to snap his team's four-game losing streak.

Hunter Anderson

A freshman wing for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs who scored one of the team's two goals in the second period.

Ethan Dahlmeir

The sophomore goaltender for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs who made 22 saves in the victory.

Ellis Rickwood

A senior center for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks who scored a shorthanded goal in the third period.

Jack Kernan

A freshman wing for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks who scored the game-tying goal with 91 seconds left in regulation.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Bulldogs and Fighting Hawks will meet again on Saturday at 6:07 p.m. at Amsoil Arena for the fourth and final time during the 2025-26 NCHC regular season.

The takeaway

Zam Plante's heroics helped the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs snap a four-game losing streak with a crucial victory over a highly ranked conference rival in North Dakota. The win should provide a much-needed boost for the Bulldogs as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.