Quick Info
| Profession | Ice hockey defenseman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Quinn Hughes
24/10/2026
Hughes told reporters that his future remains with the Minnesota Wild and that a contract decision could come soon, saying his feet are planted in Minnesota. He is in the final season of his six-year deal, so an extension would settle his long-term status with the team.
24/06/2026
Wild owner Craig Leipold said the team would sign Hughes to a new contract and would like it to be a long-term deal. Hughes was entering the final season of his contract, which he had signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Quintin Jerome Hughes |
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| Summary | Professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and spent his first seven NHL seasons with that club. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Shoots | Left |
| Position | Defenseman |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Michigan |
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| Period | 2017–2018 |
| Notes | Played NCAA hockey for Michigan after the USA Hockey National Team Development Program |
Family
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Career
| Draft | 2018 NHL Entry Draft, 1st round, 7th overall, Vancouver Canucks |
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| NHL Debut | 28/03/2019 vs. Los Angeles Kings |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2019–2025; served as captain from 2023 until his trade |
| Minnesota Wild | Acquired in 2025 and plays for the team as of 2026; contract extension talks with the club were ongoing in October 2026 |
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| National Team | United States |
| Notable Records | Holds several Canucks and NHL records for defensemen, including most assists and points by a Canucks defenseman in a single season |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Offensive defenseman and power-play specialist known for speed and decision-making |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born Quintin Hughes and is commonly known as Quinn | |
| 2. Was drafted in the third round of the 2015 OHL Draft by the Sarnia Sting | |
| 3. Was the first defenseman in USHL history to post his points-per-game ratio in a season two years before NHL draft eligibility | |
| 4. Was the first rookie defenseman in NHL history to record three power-play assists in multiple games in one season |
