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The NHL is full of familial connections, and one of the most popular families in the league right now is the Hughes family.
The Hughes brothers have taken the NHL by storm, with two representing the United States at the Winter Olympics. The big stage is no stranger to the Hughes family, as all five members have experience playing hockey at a high level.
Moving forward, the Hughes brothers are expected to grow even more in popularity as they find success both individually and together. Here’s what you need to know about the Hughes family.
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Who are the Hughes brothers?
Quinn Hughes
Quinn Hughes is the oldest of the brothers, born in October 1999. He was drafted seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 2018 and, after spending two seasons at the University of Michigan, joined Vancouver full time in the spring of 2019.
Quinn spent parts of eight seasons with the Canucks, totaling 432 points in 459 games, and he won the Norris Trophy in 2023–24 as the NHL’s best defenseman. In December 2025, the Canucks traded him to the Minnesota Wild.
During the 2026 Winter Olympics, Quinn made his Olympic debut for the United States, scoring the game-winning overtime goal in the quarterfinals against Sweden.
QUINN HUGHES! USA WINS! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/WxbCRKxPiO
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 18, 2026
Jack Hughes
The middle Hughes brother is Jack, who was born two years after Quinn in May of 2001. Jack is also the highest-drafted brother in the Hughes family, as the New Jersey Devils took him first overall in the 2019 NHL draft.
Jack skipped college and went straight to the NHL, as he made his Devils debut just months after the draft. As a center, Jack has established himself as one of the top forwards in the NHL, but he has dealt with injuries during the first part of his career.
Like Quinn, Jack is representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Luke Hughes
Luke Hughes is the youngest of the three brothers, as he was born in September of 2003. A defenseman like Quinn, Luke was drafted fourth overall in 2021 by the Devils, joining Jack in New Jersey. However, Luke also attended Michigan for two years before making his NHL debut in 2023.
Unlike his two brothers, Luke didn’t find immediate success in the NHL, as he’s struggled to find his footing in his first few professional seasons. His best year was his first full season in 2023-24, when he made the all-rookie team for the Devils.
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Hughes brothers relationships
Is Quinn Hughes dating Olivia Bonn?
Quinn Hughes and influencer Olivia Bonn are in a rumored relationship, although nothing has been made official. Bonn is a model and an influencer, primarily based in New York.
Is Jack Hughes dating Tate McRae?
Jack Hughes and Tate McRae have not made any official declarations about the relationship, but the two have been spotted in public together. McRae is a Canadian pop star from Calgary who previously dated NHL player Cole Sillinger.
📸| Tate McRae with Jack Hughes in NYC! pic.twitter.com/kegy8DRwTK
— Tate McRae Tour & Updates (@t8mcraetours) December 22, 2025
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Who are the Hughes brothers’ parents?
Jim Hughes
Jim Hughes was a hockey player himself, as he played college hockey at Providence College. After his playing career, Jim worked in hockey in other ways, first as an assistant coach for a minor league team in Orlando.
Then, Hughes became an assistant for the Boston Bruins from 2001-2003 before he joined the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. Hughes started as a minor-league coach for Toronto but soon became the director of player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In 2016, Jim left the Maple Leafs to become the director of player development for CAA, working with many of the agency’s best hockey players, like Macklin Celebrini.
Jack Hughes explained how his dad’s hockey experience impacted the three brothers growing up.
“The things he was telling 20-year-old prospects, he was telling to us when we were 12,” Jack said, via ESPN. “Whenever we got the chance to watch a game with my dad, it was like watching video with an NHL coach.”
Ellen Weinberg-Hughes
Ellen Weinberg-Hughes is actually the most decorated hockey player in the family. Weinberg-Hughes was born in St. Louis but raised in Dallas, and attended the University of New Hampshire as a three-sport athlete, playing lacrosse, hockey and soccer.
In 1992, Weinberg-Hughes played for the United States women’s hockey team, winning a silver medal at the 1992 World Championships. After she retired, Weinberg-Hughes got into broadcasting, working on both women’s soccer and hockey. She was sideline reporter for ESPN at the 1999 Women’s World Cup, and at one point also worked for the big ten network.
Weingberg-Hughes most recently joined the United States Women’s ice hockey team as a player development consultant, which is a year-round job. Jim Hughes explained why Ellen was such a strong addition to the women’s team.
“Her athletic experience as an athlete and a Hall of Famer at UNH, she’s got all that playing experience and all that competitive experience. And then she had 15 years of raising-three-boys experience,” Jim told The Athletic. “So when [they] brought Ellen on board, it’s been a wonderful addition to the women’s Olympic team.”
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Where is the Hughes family from?
The Hughes family moved around to accommodate Jim’s job changes as an NHL coach. Quinn and Jack were both born in Orlando, but Luke was born in New Hampshire when Jim worked for the Bruins. Eventually, the family settled in Toronto, which is where the three brothers picked up their hockey careers.
