Quinn Hughes Destroys Critics In Massive Defense Of Brother Jack After Gold
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Austin Sabourin
Feb 22, 2026 (12:32)
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Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Team USA defenseman Quinn Hughes just delivered an absolutely explosive message to the entire hockey universe immediately after capturing the ultimate Olympic gold medal.
Following a terrifying and thrilling overtime victory where his brother, Jack Hughes, delivered the massive game-winning goal against Team Canada, Quinn aggressively took aim at the loud critics.
Since the highly scrutinized Four Nations tournament, Jack has faced a relentless wave of criticism from fans and media who constantly questioned if he truly belonged on the star-studded Olympic roster.
Battling through intense public doubt while strictly trying to establish a highly reliable transition game is an incredibly tough pill to swallow for the dynamic playmaker.
But after Jack successfully embraced the pure chaos and delivered solid execution when international supremacy was entirely on the line, his older brother completely unloaded on the detractors.
"People don’t know sh*t," Quinn bluntly told reporters during the massive post-game celebration on the ice. "There’s a bunch of idiots out there and no one’s rehabbed before. There’s reporters out there saying this and that."
Quinn Hughes defends Jack Hughes after gold medal goal
Quinn entirely understands the devastating physical toll his brother endured just to successfully reach this prestigious global stage.
He passionately detailed exactly what Jack had to overcome in the dirty areas, noting,
"They don’t know what it’s like to get surgery for six months, not really feel good for 10 months, and do that back to back."
You simply cannot afford to see your elite superstars mistakenly post a -3 rating due to lingering health issues, but Jack continuously refused to back down from the suffocating pressure and physical pain.
"For him to just persevere and keep believing and just keep going no matter what happens, he’s a special guy, special player,"
Quinn proudly concluded.Expect the dedicated American fanbase to fully embrace this incredible brotherly moment as they celebrate Jack silencing his critics in the most historic way imaginable.
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