History of Jack Hughes in Timeline

Jack Hughes is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing center and serving as alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. He was developed through the U.S. National Development Team and was selected first overall by the Devils during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Hughes is considered a prominent figure in contemporary hockey.

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1992: Mother Wins Silver Medal

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

1995: Hughes points

In the first six games of the 2023-24 season saw Hughes put up 17 points, a total that had not been reached so quickly since Mario Lemieux in 1995-96.

May 14, 2001: Jack Hughes' Birth

On May 14, 2001, Jack Rowden Hughes was born. He is now an American professional ice hockey player.

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2011: Second Round Playoff Appearance

The Devils advanced to the Second Round for the first time since the 2011–12 season, after eliminating the New York Rangers.

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: Representing the United States

In 2017, Hughes played two under-17 tournaments representing the United States. The Americans would claim gold at each event.

2017: Commitment to USNTDP

In 2017, despite being drafted by the Mississauga Steelheads in the Ontario Hockey League, Hughes maintained his commitment to the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and played for them in the 2017-18 season.

December 23, 2018: Selected to Compete at 2019 World Junior Championships

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

2018: World U18 Championships

At the 2018 World U18 Championships, Hughes led the tournament and was selected as the tournament MVP.

2018: Hughes played with USNTDP

During the 2018-19 season, Hughes played with the USNTDP, broke the NTDP all-time points record previously held by Clayton Keller.

2018: Brother Drafted by Canucks

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

March 15, 2019: Breaks NTDP All-Time Points Record

On March 15, 2019, during a game against the Green Bay Gamblers, Hughes broke the NTDP all-time points record with 190 points overall.

May 1, 2019: Named to United States Senior Team

On May 1, 2019, Hughes was named to the United States senior team to compete at the 2019 World Championship.

June 21, 2019: Selected First Overall by New Jersey Devils

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

2019: 2019 World U18 Championships

Hughes competed at the 2019 World U18 Championships, where he broke Alexander Ovechkin's goals scored record as the United States 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 of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was a product of the U.S. National Development Team.

2019: All-Star Game Selection

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

2020: Devils Prevent Hughes from Playing

On December 6, Hughes' NHL team, the New Jersey Devils, announced they would not release him to play for the United States at the 2020 World Junior Championships.

October 15, 2021: Overtime Goal Against Blackhawks

On October 15, 2021, in the first game of the 2021-22 season against the Chicago Blackhawks, Hughes scored an overtime goal to win the game 4-3, marking his second goal of the game.

November 30, 2021: Signs Contract Extension with Devils

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

2021: Brother Drafted by Devils

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

April 2022: MCL Sprain

In early April 2022, after a career high of 26 goals and 30 assists in 49 games, Hughes sustained an MCL sprain after a hit, causing him to miss the final 13 games.

2022: Career Highs in Goals, Assists, and Points

During the 2022–23 season, Hughes reached career highs in goals (43), assists (56), and points (99), leading the Devils to third in the NHL. He was selected for his second All-Star Game and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

November 3, 2023: Shoulder Injury

On November 3, 2023, during a game against the St. Louis Blues, Hughes sustained a shoulder injury after falling into the boards at high speed and left the game.

January 2024: Named All-Star Game Co-Captain

In January 2024, Hughes was named to his third consecutive All-Star Game, where he, his brother Quinn, and Michael Bublé were named co-captains of one of the teams. He sustained another upper-body injury shortly after and was unable to participate in the All-Star Game.