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Jack Hughes (Devils)

Born:May 14, 2001Draft:2019 Devils, First Overall
Hometown:Orlando, FL, USAPosition:Centre
Known For:First Overall PickShoots:Left
National Team:USACurrent Team:New Jersey Devils

Jack Hughes (born May 14, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). A product of the U.S. National Development Team, Hughes was drafted first overall by the Devils in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, a draft in which he was widely regarded as the top prospect.

Jack Hughes New Jersey Devils
Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

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Achievements

  • 2016-17 OJHL Champion
  • 2017-18 U17 WHC Gold Medal
  • 2017-18 U18 WJC Silver Medal
  • 2017-18 USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year
  • 2018-19 U18 WJC Bronze Medal
  • 2018-19 U20 WJC Silver Medal

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