History of Jack Hughes in Timeline

Jack Hughes is an American professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. He was drafted first overall by the Devils in the 2019 NHL entry draft after playing for the U.S. National Development Team.

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1992: Mother won silver medal

In 1992, Jack Hughes' mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, won a silver medal at the World Championship playing for the United States women's national ice hockey team.

1995: Hughes reached 17 points in six games

During the first six games of the 2023-24 season, Hughes put up 17 points, a feat that had not been reached so quickly since Mario Lemieux in 1995-96, who also scored 17 in six games.

May 14, 2001: Jack Hughes was born

On May 14, 2001, Jack Hughes, the American professional ice hockey center, was born.

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2011: Devils last advanced to the Second Round

In his playoff debut, the Devils eliminating the Rangers and advancing to the Second Round for the first time since the 2011–12 season.

2012: Mother inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2012, Jack Hughes' mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, was inducted into the University of New Hampshire Athletics Hall of Fame.

2017: Represented United States

In 2017, Jack Hughes played in the 2017 Four Nations Cup, and the 2017 World U-17 Hockey Challenge representing the United States where the Americans would claim gold at each event.

2017: Drafted by the Mississauga Steelheads

In 2017, after completing his minor career, Jack Hughes was drafted eighth overall by the Mississauga Steelheads in the Ontario Hockey League.

December 23, 2018: Selected to compete at the World Junior Championship

On December 23, 2018, Jack Hughes was selected to compete at the 2019 World Junior Championship alongside his brother Quinn.

2018: Led the tournament in assists and points

At the 2018 World U18 Championship, Jack Hughes led the tournament with seven assists and twelve points in seven games, and was selected as the tournament MVP.

2018: Played with USNTDP

During the 2018 season, Jack Hughes played with the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and was awarded the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award.

2018: Brother drafted by Vancouver Canucks

In 2018, Jack Hughes' older brother, Quinn, was drafted seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks.

March 15, 2019: Broke NTDP all-time points record

On March 15, 2019, Jack Hughes broke the NTDP all-time points record with 190 points overall, previously held by Clayton Keller, during a 12-4 win over the Green Bay Gamblers.

May 1, 2019: Named to United States roster

On May 1, 2019, Jack Hughes was named to the senior United States roster to compete at the 2019 World Championship, becoming the youngest player to represent Team USA at an IIHF World Championship at the age of 17.

June 21, 2019: Selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils

On June 21, 2019, Jack Hughes was selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils at the 2019 NHL entry draft.

December 6, 2019: Devils would not release Hughes to play for Team USA

On December 6, 2019, Jack Hughes' NHL team, the New Jersey Devils, announced they would not release him to play for Team USA at the 2020 World Junior Championship.

2019: Competed at the World U18 Championship

In 2019, Jack Hughes competed at the World U18 Championship, where he broke Alexander Ovechkin's goals scored record and Team USA won a bronze medal.

2019: Drafted first overall by the New Jersey Devils

In 2019, Jack Hughes was drafted first overall by the New Jersey Devils in the NHL entry draft.

2019: Selected to his first NHL All-Star Game

In 2019, Jack Hughes was selected to his first NHL All-Star Game in 2022, becoming the first player from the 2019 NHL draft class to be selected as an All-Star.

2020: Hughes was not released to play for Team USA

In 2020, the New Jersey Devils announced they would not release Jack Hughes to play for Team USA at the 2020 World Junior Championship.

October 15, 2021: Scored overtime goal against the Chicago Blackhawks

On October 15, 2021, Jack Hughes scored an overtime goal against the Chicago Blackhawks, winning the game 4-3, his second goal of the game.

November 30, 2021: Signed contract extension with the Devils

On November 30, 2021, Jack Hughes signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension with the Devils.

2021: Brother drafted by the Devils

In 2021, Jack Hughes' younger brother, Luke, was drafted fourth overall by the Devils in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

April 2022: Sustained MCL sprain

In early April 2022, Jack Hughes sustained an MCL sprain after a hit, causing him to miss the final 13 games of the season.

2022: Hughes achieved career highs

In the 2022–23 season, Hughes achieved career highs in goals (43), assists (56), and points (99), leading the Devils to third in the NHL and a franchise-high 52 wins. He was selected for his second career All-Star Game and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in his career.

November 3, 2023: Hughes injured during game against Blues

On November 3, 2023, Jack Hughes sustained a shoulder injury after falling into the boards during the Devils' game against the St. Louis Blues.

January 2024: Named to All-Star Game

In January 2024, Jack Hughes was named to his third consecutive All-Star Game and he and his brother Quinn were named co-captains of one of the teams, but he was unable to participate due to injury.