How old is Jack Hughes?

Last Modified Feb 11, 2025 06:40 GMT
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Jack Hughes in Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils

Jack Hughes is a professional ice hockey center and an alternative captain for the NHL team New Jersey Devils. Hughes was born on May 14, 2001, to Ellen Hughes and Jim in Orlando, Florida. His professional hockey journey started with the New Jersey Devils in the 2019 NHL Entry draft.

Hughes soon made his NHL debut and quickly marked his place in the NHL. He signed a three-year contract with the New Jersey Devils and recorded his first-ever NHL point against the New York Rangers on October 17, 2019. He became the third youngest player in the team's history to record a point. Soon after, he hit his very first NHL goal against his brother's team, the Vancouver Canucks. It was the only game of the game as the Devils won 1-0.

Jack Hughes age

Hughes is 23 years old as of 2025.; he was born on May 14, 2001, in Orlando, Florida.

Jack Hughes’s Physical Attributes

Jack Hughes weighs around 79 kg ( 175 lb ) and is 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters) tall. He was born on May 14, 2001, in Orlando, Florida.

Full Name
Jack Hughes
Birth date
May 14, 2001 (age 234)
Age
23
Birth Place
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Weight
175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Shooting
Left

Jack Hughes Height

According to his Hockey Reference, Jack Hughes' height is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm).

Jack Hughes Weight

According to Hockey Reference, Jack Hughes weighs 175 lb or 79 kg.

Related: Jack Hughes Weight

FAQs on Jack Hughes

A. Jack Hughes was drafted first  overall in the 2019 NHL Draft.

A. No, Jack and Quinn Hughes are not twins. 

Jack makes around  $8,000,000 annually. He signed an eight-year contract with the New Jersey Devils worth $64,000,000.

A. Hughes family follows the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and they are commonly known as Mormons. 

A. Jack Hughes represents the United States national team.

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