What is notable about his mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes?

She played for the US women's national team

She was an Olympic figure skater

Jack Hughes Quiz: Rise With the New Jersey Devils

Three brothers from one family have all reached the NHL, and this Jack Hughes quiz follows the only forward among them, the first overall pick of 2019. Play 10 interactive questions on the US National Team Development Program, his parents' hockey careers, the 2019 draft, his 99-point season and brothers Quinn and Luke.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Draft
Which pick was Jack Hughes in the 2019 NHL Draft?
Birthplace
In which US state was Jack Hughes born?
NTDP
Which American program did Hughes set scoring records with?
Mother
What is notable about his mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes?
Brothers
Which brother plays defense for the Vancouver Canucks?
Luke
Which team does younger brother Luke play for?
Record
How many points did Hughes score in 2022-23, a Devils record?
Position
Which position does Jack Hughes play?
Arena
Where do the Devils play home games?
Contract
How long was the extension Hughes signed in 2021?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which pick was Jack Hughes in the 2019 NHL Draft?
Answer: First overall
The New Jersey Devils selected him first.
Q2: In which US state was Jack Hughes born?
Answer: Florida
He was born in Orlando and grew up mainly in Toronto and Michigan.
Q3: Which American program did Hughes set scoring records with?
Answer: US National Team Development Program
He broke the program's career points record.
Q4: What is notable about his mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes?
Answer: She played for the US women's national team
She won a silver medal at the 1992 women's world championship.
Q5: Which brother plays defense for the Vancouver Canucks?
Answer: Quinn Hughes
Quinn won the Norris Trophy in 2024.
Q6: Which team does younger brother Luke play for?
Answer: New Jersey Devils
Luke joined Jack in New Jersey, drafted fourth overall in 2021.
Q7: How many points did Hughes score in 2022-23, a Devils record?
Answer: 99
It broke Patrik Eliáš's single-season franchise record.
Q8: Which position does Jack Hughes play?
Answer: Center
He is known for skating and puck control through the middle.
Q9: Where do the Devils play home games?
Answer: Prudential Center in Newark
The arena opened in 2007.
Q10: How long was the extension Hughes signed in 2021?
Answer: Eight years
The deal runs through the 2029-30 season.

Jack Hughes Quiz – The Hughes Brothers' Star Forward

Jack Hughes was born in Orlando, Florida, in 2001 into a hockey family. His father Jim was a coach and his mother Ellen Weinberg-Hughes played for the US women's national team.

Hughes set scoring records with the US National Team Development Program and went first overall to the New Jersey Devils in 2019. In 2022-23 he scored 99 points, a franchise record. He signed an eight-year extension in 2021.

His older brother Quinn is a Norris Trophy-winning defenseman with Vancouver, and younger brother Luke joined Jack in New Jersey. The three became one of the most talked-about families in hockey.

What This Quiz Teaches

Hockey fans will enjoy these questions on a modern star.

How Hughes was drafted
Where he developed
Who his family members are
What record he set
Where the Devils play

Did You Know?

The Hughes brothers grew up partly in Toronto.
Jack is known for elusive skating.
He played in the NHL All-Star Game.
The Devils won Stanley Cups in 1995, 2000 and 2003.
All three brothers have played for Team USA.