Luke Warren Hughes is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. He played two seasons of college hockey at the University of Michigan, where he reached the Frozen Four in both years. Hughes was selected fourth overall by the Devils in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
After signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Devils in April 2023, Hughes made his NHL debut on April 11, 2023, and quickly made an impact, including scoring his first NHL goal in his second game. During the 2023-24 season, he set a franchise record for points by a rookie defenseman. He also led in several categories, including power-play points and takeaways, and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
Luke Hughes siblings
Luke Hughes has two older siblings, Quinn Hughes and Jack Hughes. Both are also professional hockey players in the NHL. Quinn is a defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, while Jack plays as a center for the New Jersey Devils.
Quinn Hughes
Quinn Hughes is a professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL. He was drafted seventh overall in the 2018 NHL Draft. Quinn Hughes earned the Norris Trophy in 2024 for being the NHL's best defenseman.
Before joining the NHL, Hughes played for the University of Michigan during the 2017-18 season, where he set a record for most assists by a freshman defenseman and earned All-Big Ten honors. Internationally, he represented the United States at the 2018 and 2019 World Junior Championships and made his senior national team debut at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, contributing to a bronze medal victory.
Jack Hughes
Jack Hughes is a center for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. He was the first overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team shortly after. He recorded his first NHL point on October 17, 2019, becoming the third-youngest player in franchise history to achieve this milestone, and scored his first goal against his brother Quinn on October 19, 2019.
Jack Hughes had a breakout season in 2021–22, signing an eight-year, $64 million contract extension with the Devils and earning his first NHL All-Star selection. In the 2022–23 season, he achieved a career-high of 43 goals and 56 assists, totaling 99 points, a franchise record for a single season. He also made his playoff debut, scoring his first postseason goal on a penalty shot. Hughes was named to his third consecutive All-Star Game in January 2024 and recorded his 100th NHL goal in December 2023.
How many Hughes brothers are there?
There are three Hughes brothers - Quinn, Jack, and Luke. Their mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, played for the U.S. women's national team, while their father, Jim Hughes, served as the director of player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
All three brothers have been highly regarded in their hockey careers, with Jack being the first overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Quinn going seventh in 2018, and Luke selected fourth in 2021.
In August 2024, the Hughes brothers were announced as the cover athletes for EA Sports’ NHL 25, marking a historic moment as the first siblings to grace the cover together in a global edition of the game.
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A. Luke Hughes was born on September 9, 2003.
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A. Luke Hughes started his playing career in 2023.
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A. Luke Hughes is 21 years old.
