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Team: USA U18 (NTDP)
Ranking: 1 | Nationality: USA
Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 170 | Shot: L
Stats: 50 GP, 34 G, 78 A
Scouting report: Hughes has such great burst and an effortless glide in his skating, and he uses his edges to create separation.