Quinn Hughes’ personal life: A look into the former Vancouver Canucks defenseman’s family background, bond with his brothers, and more

Quinn Hughes is one of the most promising players in the NHL, who was recently traded to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday from the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks’ star defenseman was traded to the Wild on December 12, 2025, and in return, Vancouver received two young players, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium, and a first-round draft pick in 2026.

Hughes won the 2024 Norris Trophy after posting a career-high 92 points and became the fastest player in franchise history to record 300 assists. He also secured 400 career points and finished with 76 points in 68 games, earning another Norris Trophy nomination. After an illustrious career, the Vancouver Canucks have made it clear behind the scenes that they are prepared to trade Quinn Hughes.Unpredictability is actually a part of sport; however, what keeps the sportsperson strong, determined, and has a sharp vision on the ice, exceptional ice rink skills, and prowess is his family, who are also very closely associated with the game.

His family has not only produced one hockey prodigy, but two more brilliant NHL players, including Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes.

Quinn Hughes' family members and brothers

Quinn Hughes hails from a family deeply rooted in ice hockey, including his brothers Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes. As per reports, Quinn Hughes was selected seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, while his younger brother, Luke Hughes, was chosen fourth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2021 draft.

As for their family background, their love for hockey runs deep into their bloodline as Jim Hughes, father of Quinn Hughes and his brothers, served as an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins. He was also the director of player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Moreover, their mother, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, also used to be a multi-sport athlete at the University of New Hampshire, excelling in ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and was inducted into the UNH Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012.

Quinn Hughes’ close bond with his brothers, Jack and Luke Hughes

As per reports, Quinn Hughes shares an exceptionally close bond with his brothers, both on and off the ice. Interestingly, Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes play for the same team, the New Jersey Devils, while the older brother, Quinn Hughes, who was the captain of the Vancouver Canucks, has now been traded to the Minnesota Wild on December 12, 2025. According to reports, Hughes’ contract carried a $7.85 million cap hit through the 2026–27 season, which factored heavily into the discussions leading up to the trade.

Meanwhile, Jack has entered the third season of an eight-year, $64 million contract as his deal runs through the 2029-30 season, while Luke is currently a restricted free agent without an agreement for the upcoming year, and Quinn has two years remaining on his current six-year deal.Regarding their game, Jack has played alongside them in the past, and he continues to express a strong desire to reunite with Quinn on the same team someday. However, this dream came true in the year 2023, when all three brothers playing in the same NHL game will become a reality when Jack, Luke, and the New Jersey Devils visit Quinn and his Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on December 3, 2023.They were also seen playing against each other on September 9, 2025, giving their fans a truly memorable yet delightful experience of a lifetime. As per the NHL, with this match, the Hughes family became the ninth family to have at least three brothers play in the same NHL game. The most recent regular-season instance occurred on April 13, when the Staal brothers (Eric and Marc, Florida Panthers; Jordan, Carolina Hurricanes) all played in the same game.Also read: NHL Player Update: Quinn Hughes’ agent sends clear message on contract after trade to Minnesota Wild | NHL News - The Times of India