Career
He was drafted in the seventh round, 128th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1983 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He played two games in the National Hockey League with the Maple Leafs in the 1984-1985 season. Plante holds the Western Hockey League record for points in a season by a defenceman.
He finished his playing career with the Wichita Thunder of the CHL, having returned to North America following four seasons on the United Kingdom.
Most of that time was spent with the Peterborough Pirates, but also encompassed short spells with the Chelmsford Chieftains and Humberside Hawks. He is the father of current Florida Panthers prospect Tyler Plante and current Edmonton Oilers prospect Alex Plante.