The legacy of ice hockey runs deep in the family of this Olympic gold medalist.
Jack Hughes comes from a strong hockey lineage. His father, Jim Hughes, not only played ice hockey but also served as an NHL assistant coach. His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, also has a rich history in the sport, having played at the collegiate level for the University of New Hampshire and securing a silver medal at the 1992 Women’s World Championship.
Jack’s siblings, Quinn and Luke Hughes, have followed in the family’s footsteps and are professional ice hockey players as well.
“Hockey was in my blood. I think I was born to be a hockey player. I spent so many hours skating and playing mini-sticks, I think it was just meant to be,” Jack expressed in an interview.
Their mother, Ellen, emphasized the importance of skill development in her children’s skating prowess.
“We were always massive proponents of two hands on the stick, so they’re pushing with their lower body following their stick, and their shoulders were in the right direction when they were turning,” Ellen explained to NHL.com. “They wore protection so that everything could be done at full speed. That’s what got them to trust their balance in getting the weight from one leg to the other without worrying about getting hurt.”
Hockey excellence extends through the family tree. Jack’s uncle, Marty, played for Boston College over four seasons from 1997 to 2001 and capped his college career with an NCAA championship. His cousin, Ted Doherty, also has a notable hockey background, having captained Boston College during his senior year and played there from 2012 to 2016.
