When did Jack Hughes lose a tooth?

Last Modified Feb 1, 2025 05:47 GMT
Jack Hughes Injury History
Jack Hughes during a New Jersey Devils v Philadelphia Flyers game

Jack Hughes is a professional ice hockey center for the New Jersey Devils, as of Jan 2025. He was drafted first overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2019. He grew up in Ontario, Canada, and attended Iona Catholic Secondary School. His older brother, Quinn, was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 2018. His younger brother, Luke, was drafted by the Devils in 2021 and plays alongside him.

Jack recorded his first NHL hat trick on November 26, 2022, against the Washington Capitals. He played junior hockey in the Greater Toronto area and later joined the U.S. National Team Program. In the U17 team, he collected 116 points and won the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award.

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When did Jack Hughes lose a tooth?

According to the Sun, Jack Hughes lost a front tooth on May 5, 2023, during the New Jersey Devils' 6-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fans noticed his missing tooth when he stepped on the ice for Game 3 on May 7, 2023. Hughes later said he wasn’t thrilled about losing it but acknowledged that most hockey players eventually do. He planned to get it replaced during the offseason. Despite the injury, he played well, scoring two goals and two assists in Game 3.

Jack Hughes's Injury History

According to Fox Sports, Jack Hughes has dealt with multiple injuries in his career. He had upper-body injuries on April 9, 2024, and January 5, 2024. He suffered a shoulder injury on November 3, 2023, and another upper-body injury on February 7, 2023. In 2022, he had a knee injury in April and was placed in COVID-19 health protocols in February. Earlier in his career, he had a shoulder injury on October 19, 2021, an upper-body injury on January 2, 2020, and a lower-body injury on November 30, 2019. These injuries have affected his playing time.

Jack Hughes’s Shoulder Injury

According to the official NHL website, Hughes underwent shoulder surgery on April 9, 2024, ending his season. The injury affected his performance despite accumulating 74 points in 62 games. In November 2023, he suffered another shoulder injury, impacting his gameplay. He also dealt with a shoulder injury at the start of the 2021-22 season. During the 2019-20 season, Hughes sustained a shoulder injury in February 2020 and underwent surgery, missing several months before returning.

Jack Hughes’s Upper-Body Injury

According to Fox Sports, Hughes has had several upper-body injuries. He missed five games from November 5 to November 16, 2023, and 11 games from January 6 to February 6, 2024. Despite these setbacks, he recorded 74 points in 62 games during the 2023-24 season.

Jack Hughes’s Lower-Body Injury

According to Fox Sports, Hughes suffered a lower-body injury on November 30, 2019, during his rookie season, limiting his ability to contribute to the New Jersey Devils.

FAQs on Jack Hughes

A. Jack Hughes is 23 years old as of Jan 2025.

A. No, they are not twins. Quinn Hughes and is older than Jack Hughes.

A. Luke Hughes was selected for the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2024.

A. Jack Hughes represents the United States national team.

A. Jack Hughes was drafted 1st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft.

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