"I always watch the All-Star Game, but this year is going to be extra special," Luke Hughes said following practice with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-17 team Monday.
Quinn Hughes ranks third among NHL rookies with 34 points (five goals, 29 assists) and is first with 18 power-play points (three goals, 15 assists) and in average ice time (21:36) in 48 games. He was one of four players who won the 2020 NHL All-Star Last Men In presented by adidas fan voting to be included in the All-Star Game.
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"It's real exciting," Luke Hughes said. "He's such a good player, is playing with so much confidence right now and he's on a good team, which helps. He's just been playing an all-around good game and, of course, has lots of skill, is smart and can skate. He's playing his game."
The youngest of three hockey-playing brothers, Luke, a 16-year-old defenseman, has 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) in 37 games this season and will be eligible for the 2021 NHL Draft.
Jack Hughes, chosen by the New Jersey Devils with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, is the only forward of the three siblings. Quinn is 19 months older than Jack, who is 28 months older than Luke.
"They're both in town the next couple of days, so it's good to see Quinn before he leaves for the All-Star Game," Luke Hughes said. "I watch my brothers a lot because we have such long days at the program. I get home at about 5:30-6 o'clock every day after getting up at 6:10 in the morning to get to school, so I usually have time to watch some highlights after school before practice ... and I'm usually watching my brothers.
"I pick up things but both of their games, but we love the game so much; Jack is super quick and an unbelievable offensive player. Quinn is fast and a great defender."
