Jack and Quinn Hughes: Team USA's Rising Stars with an Olympian Mom

Jack and Quinn Hughes made their Olympic debuts at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on the US men's hockey team. Their younger brother, Luke, did not secure a spot in the games.

Family of Hockey Players

The Hughes brothers are sons of Jim and Ellen Hughes, both involved in hockey as coaches. Ellen assisted the US Women's team to win gold previously. Jack and Luke play together on the New Jersey Devils, while Quinn recently joined the Minnesota Wild.

Olympic Success

Jack and Quinn have been instrumental in Team USA's success at the Olympics, leading them to victories against several countries. Quinn scored a decisive goal in a quarterfinal match against Sweden.

Career Paths

Quinn played college hockey at the University of Michigan before joining the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and later being traded to the Minnesota Wild. Jack went directly to the NHL and plays for the New Jersey Devils.

Ellen Hughes had a successful sports career and later became a consultant for the US Women's hockey team, helping them win World Championships in 2023 and 2025.

The Hughes family moved frequently due to Jim's coaching career, spending significant time in Toronto where the boys honed their hockey skills.