Kent Hughes (ice hockey)

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Kent Hughes
Born Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Alma mater Middlebury College
Boston College
Occupation Ice hockey executive
Years active 2022–present
Organization Montreal Canadiens
Title General manager
Term January 18, 2022–present
Predecessor Marc Bergevin
Spouse(s) Deena Hughes
Children Riley, Morgan, and Jack

Kent Hughes is a former ice hockey player and player agent, and the current general manager for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.

NCAA hockey career

A Montreal native, Hughes grew up in the West Island community of Beaconsfield and played bantam AA hockey for the West Island Royals and midget AAA for the Lac St-Louis Lions.[1] In 1987-1988, he played for the Cégep de Saint-Laurent Patriotes, helping his team win the league championship[2].

Professional career

Hughes earned a law degree from Boston College in 1996 before becoming a player agent.[3]

Montreal Canadiens

Hughes was named the eighteenth general manager in Montreal Canadiens history on January 18, 2022.

References

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Preceded by General manager of the Montreal Canadiens
2022–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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