Jack Hughes is a professional ice hockey center who as of December 2024, plays as an alternative captain for the NHL team New Jersey Devils. Jack was born on May 14, 2001, to Ellen Hughes and Jim in Orlando, Florida. His professional hockey journey started with the New Jersey Devils in the 2019 NHL Entry draft.
Jack soon made his NHL debut and quickly marked his place in the NHL. He signed a three-year contract with the New Jersey Devils and recorded his first-ever NHL point against the New York Rangers on October 17, 2019. He became the third youngest player in the team's history to record a point. Soon after, he hit his very first NHL goal against his brother's team, the Vancouver Canucks. It was the only game of the game as the Devils won 1-0.
Jack Hughes age
Jack is 22 years old as of 2023; he was born on May 14, 2001, in Orlando, Florida. His father, Jim Hughes, has served as a coach for the team Toronto Marlies. Jim has helped Jack and his brother Quinn shape their hockey career.
Quinn Hughes also plays in the NHL as a defenceman and the captain for the Vancouver Canucks as of December 2024. On the other hand, Jack's mother, Ellen Hughes, has had a successful career in American hockey. She also played for the US National Team in 1992 at the Women's World Championship.
Jack Hughes’s Physical Attributes
Jack Hughes weighs around 79 kg ( 175 lb ) and is 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters) tall. He was born on May 14, 2001, in Orlando, Florida.
Full Name | Jack Hughes |
Birth date | May 14, 2001 (age 23) |
Age | 23 |
Birth Place | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Shooting | Left |
Jack Hughes Height
According to his Hockey Reference, Jack Hughes' height is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm).
Jack Hughes Weight
According to Hockey Reference, Jack Hughes weighs 175 lb or 79 kg.
FAQs on Jack Hughes
A. Jack Hughes was drafted 1st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft.
A. No, Jack and Quinn Hughes are not twins.
Jack makes around $8,000,000 annually. He signed an eight-year contract with the New Jersey Devils worth $64,000,000.
A. Hughes family follows the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and they are commonly known as Mormons.
A. Jack Hughes represents the United States national team.
