Luke Hughes (ice hockey)

Luke Hughes (born September 9, 2003) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the University of Michigan of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected fourth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Luke Hughes
Born (2003-09-09) September 9, 2003
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NCAA team University of Michigan
National team  United States
NHL Draft 4th overall, 2021
New Jersey Devils
Playing career TBD–present

Playing career

Hughes committed to play college ice hockey for the University of Michigan during the 2021–22 season.[1] Hughes led the league in goals scored with 13 in conference play, and recorded nine assists for 22 points, the second most points in the league play behind Matty Beniers. He led the nation's defensemen in scoring with 17 goals and 19 assists for 36 points in 37 games and is a +25. He set several Michigan program records this season. His 17 goals surpassed Dean Turner's freshman defenseman record of 13 set in 1975–76, and he passed Jack Johnson's 32 points for the most points by a Michigan freshman defenseman.[2] In March, Hughes recorded one goal and six assists in seven games and was subsequently named the Hockey Commissioner's Association Rookie of the Month.[3] Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team, the All-Big Ten Second Team and was named Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year.[4] He was also named an AHCA West Second Team All-American.[5]

He was considered a top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[6] On July 23, 2021, Hughes was drafted fourth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[7]

Personal life

Hughes comes from an ice hockey-playing family as his father, Jim Hughes, is a former player and team captain for Providence College, an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins, and director of player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs.[8][9] His mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer at the University of New Hampshire and, in 2012, was inducted into the University of New Hampshire Athletics Hall of Fame.[9] She also played for the United States women's national ice hockey team, and won a silver medal at the 1992 World Championship.[10]

Hughes has two older brothers, Quinn, and Jack. Quinn was drafted seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, while Jack was drafted first overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 U.S. National Development Team USHL 2849136 —————
2020–21 U.S. National Development Team USHL 18411158 —————
2021–22 University of Michigan B1G 4117223910 —————
NCAA totals 4117223910 —————

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States U17 61340
Junior totals 61340

Awards and honours
Award Year
College
Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year 2022 [4]
All-Big Ten Second Team 2022
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2022
Big Ten All-Tournament Team 2022 [12]
AHCA West Second Team All-American 2022 [13]

References
  1. McNeil, Kristy (June 25, 2021). "Michigan Announces Five-Member Incoming Class for 2021-22 Season". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  2. McNeil, Kristy (March 15, 2022). "Beniers, Power on All-Big Ten First Team; Hughes Shares Top Freshman Award". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. McNeil, Kristy (April 14, 2022). "Awards and Honors: Hughes Named Hockey Commissioner's Association Rookie of the Month". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  4. "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  5. McNeil, Kristy (April 8, 2022). "Beniers, Hughes and Power Earn All-American Honors". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  6. Masisak, Corey (July 22, 2021). "How Luke Hughes cemented his place as a top NHL draft prospect: 'He earned it on his own'". The Athletic. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  7. Kasan, Sam (July 23, 2021). "Luke Hughes Selected by New Jersey with Fourth Pick". NHL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  8. Mullen, Liz (April 11, 2016). "CAA Hockey adds longtime coaches in staff positions to develop players". sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  9. Krupa, Gregg (January 14, 2018). "Hockey runs deep in Hughes' family bloodline". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  10. Olsen, Becky (December 16, 2015). "Quinn Hughes Follows in Family Footsteps with Hockey". usahockeyntdp.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  11. Peters, Chris (April 5, 2018). "Meet the Hughes brothers, America's future first family of hockey". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  12. McNeil, Kristy (March 19, 2022). "Michigan Scores Four Straight to Win Second B1G Tournament Championship". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  13. "Four players return to 2021-22 Division I men's All-American teams, led by three-time pick Dryden McKay". USCHO.com. April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
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