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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 (age 19) 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	2022–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]

International play

Hughes represented the United States at the 2019 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he recorded one goal and three assists in six games and won a silver medal.[8]

On May 5, 2022, Hughes was named to the United States men's national ice hockey team to compete at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.[9] He recorded one goal and three assists in ten games.[10]

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.[11][12] 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.[12] She also played for the United States women's national ice hockey team, and won a silver medal at the 1992 World Championship.[13]

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.[14] His mother is Jewish and his father is Catholic.[15]

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		28	4	9	13	6		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		18	4	11	15	8		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	University of Michigan	B1G		41	17	22	39	10		—	—	—	—	—
NCAA totals				41	17	22	39	10		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2019	United States	U17			6	1	3	4	0
2022	United States	WC	4th		10	1	3	4	0
2022	United States	WJC	5th		5	1	5	6	0
Junior totals					11	2	8	10	0
Senior totals					10	1	3	4	0

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	[16]
AHCA West Second Team All-American	2022	[17]

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Shakir Mukhamadullin	New Jersey Devils first round draft pick 2021	Succeeded by Chase Stillman
Preceded by Thomas Bordeleau	Big Ten Freshman of the Year 2021–22 With: Jakub Dobeš	Succeeded by Incumbent

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