“Excited to finally announce that I am a Polo Ralph Lauren ambassador,” Hughes posted on Instagram. “So hyped to be sporting #ralphlauren.”
2026 will mark the first time NHL players participate in the Olympics since 2014 in Sochi.
Hughes, who is among the United States-born scoring leaders with 14 points (nine goals, five assists) in 11 NHL games this season, represented the USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, and said it was an opportunity to turn a new page for USA Hockey.
“That’s the exciting part,” Hughes said before the 4 Nations Face-Off. “Like today is Day 1 of this tournament, but you’re hoping it’s kind of Day 1 for a new future for USA Hockey. No one’s played in the Olympics in, what, 10 years? I think this is a fresh start and a lot of new faces, some high-end players in this tournament that have never played in the Olympics.”
The 2026 Olympics begin 100 days from Wednesday, with Opening Ceremonies on Feb. 6. The men’s ice hockey tournament will start with preliminary games on Feb. 11, with the gold-medal game scheduled for Feb. 22.
NHL.com Senior Writer Amalie Benjamin contributed to this report