Jack Hughes is the alternate captain of the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League as of December 2024. He was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. His professional career in the National Hockey League began when he joined the New Jersey Devils in 2019. Hughes officially made his debut in the NHL in a match against the Winnipeg Jets, where the Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils. According to Spotrac, Hughes signed a $64 million contract with the Devils for eight years in 2021.
Jack Hughes earned a silver medal at the 2019 World Junior Championship and also won silver at the 2018 World U18 Championship, along with a bronze medal in 2019. He was the tournament MVP at the 2018 World U18 Championship, leading with seven assists and twelve points. At just 17, he made history by becoming the youngest player to represent Team USA at the IIHF World Championship in 2019.
Jack Hughes’s Height
Jack's height is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm). He has made notable appearances in the NHL All-Star Game in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Hughes was selected as the cover athlete for the EA Sports NHL video game in 2025.
Jack Hughes’s Physical Attributes
Jack Hughes weighs around 80 kg and is 5 feet 11 inches (1.80) meters tall. He was born on May 14, 2001, and is 23 years old as of December 2024.
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 Age
Jack Hughes is 23 years old as of 2024. He was born on May 14, 2002, in Orlando, Florida.
Jack Hughes Weight
Jack Hughes currently weighs 80kg. He added 14 pounds of muscle, increasing his weight from 164 pounds to 180 pounds.
FAQs on Jack Hughes
A. Jack Hughes was born in Orlando, Florida, U.S.
A. Jack Hughes plays as a center.
A. Jack Hughes began his professional playing career in 2019 and is currently active.
A. Jack Hughes shoots left.
A. Jack Hughes plays for the New Jersey Devils.
