Fox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace.
Jack Hughes walked so Jack Hughes could run. The New Jersey Devils star is America's hero after scoring the golden goal against Canada in Sunday's Olympic final. It was the United States' first gold medal since 1980, cementing the 'Miracle on Ice.
' However, as the 2004 movie 'Miracle' has skyrocketed in streams over the last couple of weeks, fans have noticed an eerie coincidence. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The movie shows a player named Jack Hughes getting cut from the 1980 Olympic team. While plenty of movies based on true stories are dramatized, this actually happened. Jack Hughes was a member of the U.S. national team while playing for Harvard and tried out for the Olympics in 1979 but was cut. In another wild coincidence, the elder Hughes played 46 games for the Colorado Rockies, which became the Devils. The Devils moved from Colorado in 1982 after six seasons — they were previously the Kansas City Scouts from 1974 to 1976. TRUMP INVITES US MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM TO STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH AFTER OLYMPIC TRIUMPH Colorado's hockey team is now the Avalanche, who were formerly the Quebec Nordiques from 1972 to 1995. The two men are not related. The newer Jack Hughes has lived up to the billing as the 2019 No. 1 overall pick. Drafted by the Devils out of the United States National Team Development Program, Hughes has made two All-Star Games and was also on last year's 4 Nations team. His older brother, Quinn, scored an overtime goal against Sweden to bring the U.S. to the semifinals, and his younger brother, Luke, is also on the Devils. There's been wide speculation that Quinn could join the Devils as a free agent. The only thing stopping Hughes from going to the next level has been injuries — he even missed time with nerve damage earlier this season from what was dubbed a 'freak accident' at a Chicago steakhouse. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP But now, the whole world knows his name. And the one that came before him. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
USA’s Jack Hughes Breaks Silence on Losing Teeth in Olympic Gold Medal WinJack Hughes broke his silence after losing his teeth during Team USA's gold medal hockey win at the Winter Olympics.
Read more »
Jack Hughes’ ‘Miracle on Ice’ Reaction Turns Heads After USA Olympics WinUSA hockey star Jack Hughes shared a powerful message after winning an Olympic gold medal.
Read more »
Luke Hughes was 'in shock' after brother Jack's 2026 Olympic heroics“I was jumping up and down, and everyone was celebrating. I’m just so happy and so proud of those guys.”
Read more »
Jack Hughes cements his place as an Olympic -- and American -- heroWith a chipped front tooth and blood spilling from his mouth, wrapped in the American flag and elation, 24-year-old Jack Hughes is already an Olympic legend.
Read more »
US Olympic hockey player Jack Hughes talks Trump backlash over women's team'People are so negative about things,' Hughes said
Read more »
Jack Hughes Shares Injury Experience and Plans to Fix Teeth After Olympic MatchU.S. hockey player Jack Hughes discusses losing teeth during the Olympic match against Canada, his brother's reaction, and his plans to get them fixed. His mother also shares her experience.
Read more »