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 drafted first overall by the Devils in the 2019 NHL entry draft after playing with the U.S. National Development Team.

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1992: Mother Wins Silver Medal

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

1995: Equaled by Mario Lemieux

During the first six games of the 2023-24 NHL season, Jack Hughes totaled 17 points, a feat not achieved so quickly since Mario Lemieux in the 1995-96 season.

May 14, 2001: Jack Hughes Birth

On May 14, 2001, Jack Hughes was born. He would later become a professional ice hockey player.

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2011: Devils Last Second Round Appearance

In the 2023 NHL Playoffs, the Devils eliminated the New York Rangers and advanced 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: Commitment to U.S. National Team Development Program

In 2017, Jack Hughes committed to the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP) despite being drafted by the Mississauga Steelheads in the Ontario Hockey League.

2017: Won Gold at Two Under-17 Tournaments

In 2017, Jack Hughes won gold at both the Four Nations Cup and the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, representing the United States in both tournaments.

December 23, 2018: Selected for 2019 World Junior Championship

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

2018: Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award

During the 2017-2018 season, Jack Hughes was awarded the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award as the best American-born player in junior ice hockey.

2018: World U18 Championship MVP

In 2018, Jack Hughes was named MVP of the World U18 Championship, and chosen as the best forward of the tournament.

2018: Brother Drafted by Canucks

In 2018, Jack Hughes' older brother, Quinn Hughes, 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, previously held by Clayton Keller, with a five-point performance in a game against the Green Bay Gamblers, bringing his total to 190 points.

May 1, 2019: Named to United States Roster for World Championship

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

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.

December 6, 2019: Devils Refuse Release for World Junior Championship

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

2019: Drafted First Overall by New Jersey Devils

In 2019, Jack Hughes was drafted first overall by the New Jersey Devils in the NHL entry draft, after playing with the U.S. National Development Team.

2019: First All-Star Selection

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.

2019: Bronze Medal at World U18 Championship

In 2019, Jack Hughes won a bronze medal at the World U18 Championship and broke Alexander Ovechkin's goals scored record during the tournament.

2020: Not Released for World Junior Championship

In December 2019, Jack Hughes's NHL team, the New Jersey Devils, did not release him to play for Team USA at the 2020 World Junior Championship.

October 15, 2021: Scores Overtime Goal Against Chicago Blackhawks

On October 15, 2021, in the first game of the 2021-22 season, Jack Hughes scored an overtime goal against the Chicago Blackhawks to win the game 4-3, which resulted in an iconic stick toss celebration.

November 30, 2021: Signs Contract Extension with the Devils

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

2021: Brother Drafted by Devils

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

April 2022: 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: Career Highs in Goals, Assists, and Points

During the 2022-23 season, Jack Hughes achieved career highs in goals (43), assists (56), and points (99), while leading the Devils to third in the NHL and a franchise-high 52 wins.