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Jack Hughes is having an amazing year.
Just a few weeks ago, Hughes hit the game-winning goal for Team USA in the gold medal game against Canada at the Winter Olympics.
Since then, Hughes has gotten a hero’s welcome after returning to the States with his gold medal.
“I’m so proud and I’m so happy that the men’s and women’s USA hockey teams brought gold medals back to the United States of America. I’m so proud to represent the New Jersey Devils organization… and I’m so, so proud to represent the great state of New Jersey.”
“I’m so proud and I’m so happy that the Men’s and Women’s USA Hockey teams brought Gold Medals back to the United States of America”
– Jack Hughes
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 26, 2026
While Hughes is the ultimate winner in hockey, he’s winning outside of the rink as well.
According to a report from US Weekly, Hughes is officially dating pop star Tate McRae, and he initiated the relationship by sliding in her DMs.
Via US Weekly
Tate and Jack are dating,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “They started casually seeing each other late last year, so it’s still new, but they are exclusively seeing each other.”
The insider says the pair connected after Hughes, 24, “initially messaged her on IG and started a conversation.”
“She thinks he is a really cool guy and they have been having a lot of fun together,” the source shares. “She has been so supportive of his career and has been loving going to the games and cheering him on.”
US Weekly goes on to report that both McRae and Hughes have busy schedules, but are trying to work things out.
“They are making it work during this busy season, but hope to have more time together next month when his season ends,” the insider tells Us, adding, “Tate thinks he’s really sweet and it’s going well so far.”