Updated Bulldogs incoming freshmen stats (as of Monday, Feb. 19):
F, Max Plante (U.S. National U-18) – 10 goals, 28 assists, 38 points, +13 in 31 games
F, Zam Plante (Fargo Force) – 20-34=54, +27, 38. Notes: Third in USHL individual scoring, with 14 points (five goals) in last five games.
F, Jayson Shaugabay (Green Bay) – 11-26=37, -1, 41. Notes: 6 points (4 goals) in last five games.
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