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Quinn Hughes, full name Quintin Jerome Hughes, is an American professional ice hockey player ¹. He is primarily known as a defenseman for the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League (NHL) ¹.

Early Life and Family Background

Born on October 14, 1999, Quinn Hughes is part of a prominent hockey family ¹². His parents are Jim Hughes and Ellen Weinberg-Hughes ⁵⁸. His father, Jim Hughes, had a career as an NHL coach, which led the family to move frequently ²⁸. While Quinn and his brother Jack were born in Orlando, his younger brother Luke was born in New Hampshire ².

Quinn is the eldest of three brothers, all of whom are professional ice hockey players in the NHL ⁵⁸:

• Jack Hughes: Plays for the New Jersey Devils ⁸.
• Luke Hughes: Also plays for the New Jersey Devils ⁸.

His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, was also an accomplished athlete, having played college hockey and soccer, and was inducted into the University of New Hampshire Hall of Fame ⁸. She also represented the United States at the 1992 IIHF Women's World Championship ⁸.

NHL Career Highlights

Hughes was drafted seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2018 NHL entry draft ¹. He spent his first seven seasons with the Canucks ¹, where he was named the 15th captain in the team's history on September 11, 2023 ³. This made him the first defenseman to wear the 'C' for the Canucks since Doug Lidster ³.

As of 2026, Quinn Hughes plays for the Minnesota Wild ¹. The Wild's owner, Craig Leipold, has expressed the team's intention to sign Hughes to a new, long-term contract, as he is entering the final season of a six-year, $47.1 million deal ⁷.

International Representation

Quinn Hughes has also represented the United States in international competitions, including being an Olympic gold medalist in Ice Hockey ⁴.