New Jersey Devils followers ought to already be excited for February after listening to that Jesper Bratt (Sweden), Jacob Markstrom (Sweden) and Erik Haula (Finland) have been named to their international locations’ rosters on the 4 Nations Face-Off. Now it’s confirmed that Devils’ celebrity Jack Hughes (USA) will be a part of them, bringing the ultimate whole of Devils members to 4 (barring damage removals/additions).
Hughes is not any stranger to suiting up for the celebs and stripes; he’s represented them on the 2017 World U17 Hockey Problem, World U18s (2018 and 2019), 2019 World Juniors and the 2019 Worldwide Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships. He posted a exceptional 54 factors in simply 31 video games between all of them.
Basically, he’s by no means backed away from the brilliant lights. That was on full show when he notched three factors in opposition to the New York Rangers on Monday night time at Madison Sq. Backyard. However now, the highlight can be even brighter as he’ll be teammates together with his brother Quinn for the primary time because the 2019 IIHF Worlds.
Sadly, the dream of all three Hughes brothers taking part in collectively will possible have to attend till the 2026 Olympics on the earliest, except Luke attracts in as an damage addition. Brett Pesce was additionally rumored to have drawn heavy consideration, however in the end didn’t make the minimize.
The event will happen in each Montreal, Quebec and Boston, Massachusetts from Feb. 12 – 20, 2025. Will probably be seen on TNT, ESPN and ABC in the US; Sportsnet and TVA in Canada.
