Personal
- Son of Jim Hughes and Ellen Weinberg-Hughes
- Has two brothers, Quinn and Luke
- Father, Jim, skated at Providence College and went on to represent the U.S. in the Spengler Cup (1988-89)
- Mother, Ellen, lettered in hockey, lacrosse and soccer at the University of New Hampshire before earning a silver medal with the 1992 U.S. Women's National Team
- Brother, Quinn, plays for the Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
- Brother, Luke, plays with him with the New Jersey Devils (NHL)
- Uncle, Marty, played hockey for Boston College for four seasons (1997-01) where he won an NCAA championship in 2001
- Cousin, Ted Doherty, skated four seasons (2012-16) at Boston College and served as captain his senior year