Who are Jack Hughes' parents, Ellen and Jim? What is their nationality?

Jack Hughes, one of the top hockey centers of the New Jersey Devils, is the most talked about player in the game. He was drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft on June 21st, 2019 by the Devils. The 21-year-old hockey star was born to Ellen Weinberg Hughes and Jim Hughes on May 14th, 2001.

The rising star of the Devils is lucky to have an athletic background, as Ellen Hughes and Jim are both former hockey players. Jack was raised alongside both of his siblings, Quinn and Luke, who are also renowned hockey players of the Vancouver Canucks and the Devils, respectively.

Ellen is a former American hockey player who devoted her talent to competing for the US Women's National Team at the 1992 Women's World Championship. She was also a professional lacrosse and soccer player for the University of New Hampshire. Later in 2012, the former hockey player was introduced to the UNH Athletic Hall of Fame, where she served on ice hockey teams and soccer teams as an assistant coach.

Ellen also became an advisor to Norway's women's hockey team during her career. She also served in the sport as a reporter, covering the most significant games. She soon became busy guiding Jack along with her husband, Jim Hughes.

After retiring from hockey, Jim started coaching important teams like the Toronto Marlies and became the director of player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Later on, he also served the Boston Bruins as an assistant coach. He was also the team captain at Providence College.

Quick Glance at Jack Hughes’ Career Stats

Jack Hughes' parents were not his only true supporters in the initial stages of his hockey career. Still, fortunately, his uncle and cousin, Marty and Teddy, were also skilled hockey professionals. The two most prominent hockey players last played in the British National League for the Dundee Stars and Manchester Monarchs of the ECHL, respectively.

In the first year of his hockey career, Hughes started showcasing his true potential with 112 points in 50 games, with 34 goals, and 78 assists in the 2018-19 season. In the 2021-22 season, the rising hockey star earned 56 points in 49 games with 26 goals and 30 assists. In the same season, he shook the Devils' fans with his first NHL hat trick against the Washington Capitals with a 5-1 victory. With every upcoming season, the New Jersey Devils and their hearty fans see Jack Hughes as a genuine prospect of becoming the number one hockey player.