Jack and Quinn Hughes' Parents Cheer on Their NHL Star Sons at the Olympics

Jim Hughes and Ellen Weinberg-Hughes share three hockey-playing sons, including NHL stars Jack and Quinn Hughes.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Jim Hughes and Ellen Weinberg-Hughes have three sons - Jack, Quinn, and Luke - who have all followed in their parents' footsteps to play professional hockey. While Jim played in college and later coached in the minor leagues, Ellen was a member of the U.S. women's national team. Now, she serves as the player development coach for the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team, while Jack and Quinn compete for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

Why it matters

The Hughes family's deep ties to hockey and their ability to nurture three NHL-caliber players is a remarkable feat. As the parents cheer on their sons at the Olympics, it highlights the importance of family support and the power of passing down a passion for the sport across generations.

The details

Jim Hughes played hockey in college and later became an assistant coach in the minor leagues, while Ellen Weinberg-Hughes competed for the U.S. women's national team. After retiring from playing, Ellen worked as a broadcaster before leaving to raise their three sons - Jack, Quinn, and Luke - when Jim got a new job in player development. All three boys followed in their parents' footsteps and are now professional hockey players, with Jack and Quinn competing for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Ellen has also taken on a new role as the player development coach for the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team.

  • Jack and Quinn Hughes were born in Orlando, Florida in 2001 and 1999 respectively, while their father was an assistant coach for the Solar Bears.
  • In 2023, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes was hired as the player development consultant for the U.S. Women's national hockey team.
  • The Hughes brothers are competing together at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

The players

Jim Hughes

The father of Jack, Quinn, and Luke Hughes, Jim played hockey in college and later became an assistant coach in the minor leagues.

Ellen Weinberg-Hughes

The mother of the Hughes brothers, Ellen played for the U.S. women's national hockey team and is now the player development coach for the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team.

Jack Hughes

The eldest Hughes brother, Jack was selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2019 NHL Draft and is competing for Team USA at the 2026 Olympics.

Quinn Hughes

The middle Hughes brother, Quinn was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 2018 (though he now plays for the Minnesota Wild) and is competing alongside his brother Jack for Team USA at the 2026 Olympics.

Luke Hughes

The youngest Hughes brother, Luke was selected fourth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2021 NHL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“It's just super special. We're super happy for our mom. She really enjoys what she's doing ... So it's pretty cool, all three of us can be a part of our first Olympics together, and hopefully we're taking home gold medals.”

— Jack Hughes (Olympics.com)

“Never in a million years did I think that I would be in Italy and have the opportunity to be a part of the women's Olympic team. And then to have two sons there, you just count your blessings ... and hope for a lot of wins.”

— Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Player Development Consultant, U.S. Women's National Hockey Team (The Athletic)

“Quinn's got a big heart, and he's very thoughtful. No one is a bigger fan of Jack than Quinn. Quinn understands Jack's capabilities and the interior expectations Jack has.”

— Jim Hughes (ESPN)

What’s next

The Hughes brothers will compete together for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, where they hope to bring home gold medals.

The takeaway

The Hughes family's deep roots in hockey and their ability to nurture three NHL-caliber players, including two brothers competing together at the Olympics, is a remarkable testament to the power of family support and the intergenerational passion for the sport.