Max C. Middendorf (born August 18, 1967) is an American former professional ice hockey player.

He played 13 games in the National Hockey League with the Quebec Nordiques and Edmonton Oilers between 1986 and 1990.

The 6 ft 4in (195 cm) center was drafted by the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League in 1984.

He joined the OHL club after a spectacular offensive season with the New Jersey Rockets, where he netted 94 goals and 168 points in 58 games as a 16-year-old.

Middendorf played 13 games in the National Hockey League, collecting 2 goals and 4 assists.