Gabbie Hughes

Ottawa Charge (PWHL)

🇺🇸 United States● Ice Hockey

Meet Gabbie Hughes

Gabbie Hughes currently plays for the Ottawa Charge of the PWHL. Hughes scored 12 points in 24 games during her rookie season, making an immediate impact on the team. Before her career in professional hockey, Hughes was a standout player at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She played five seasons with the Bulldogs, captaining the team in her final season in 2022-23. Hughes has also represented the USA multiple times, notably winning a gold medal at the IIHF 2023 Women’s World Championships.

While Hughes is already a decorated player on the ice, she is also well-known for her philanthropic efforts off the ice. Hughes earned the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award for her work co-founding Sophie’s Squad and being a champion for mental health advocacy. Hughes has always been an integral part of Sophie’s Squad’s DNA and we’re excited to help her expand our efforts even more.

ST. PAUL, UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 19: the PWHL regular season game between the Ottawa Charge and the Minnesota Frost at the Xcel Energy Center on December 19, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. (Photo by /PWHL)

Career Highlights

Articles and News

Ambassadors Press Releases

Gabbie Hughes Announced as Sophie’s Squad Head Ambassador

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Aug. 17, 2025   MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Ottawa Charge Forward and Sophie’s Squad co-founder is set to expand her role [...]

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17
Aug

Ambassadors News

Meet Sophie’s Squad’s First Ambassadors

One of Sophie’s Squad’s key founding ideas is that the stigma surrounding mental health in athletics must be broken. For that to happen, athletes across [...]

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15
Aug

Events News

Sophie’s Squad Hosts Double Header with Minnesota Duluth

Sophie’s Squad traveled north on Saturday, January 11th, to host a Hockey Hits Back night with the University of Minnesota, Duluth. The night featured a [...]

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14
Jan

Gabbie Hughes
Ottawa Charge (PWHL)

Sophie’s Squad inspires strength from even the toughest moments. It’s more than just a name on a jersey or a cause we support—it’s a movement that reminds us to check in on each other, to have the hard conversations, and to know that asking for help is a sign of courage, not weakness. By coming together, sharing our stories, and lifting each other up, we honor Sophie’s courage and carry her light forward in everything we do.