Quinn Hughes shared a personal tribute as John Hynes and the Minnesota Wild support him through a painful family loss.
Hughes announced that his grandmother, Penny Weinberg, passed away Tuesday, July 28, at 83 following a recent illness.
The Wild defenseman posted a photo with Weinberg on his Instagram Story and added a simple message: “Love you,” accompanied by heart and dove emojis.
It was a quiet tribute from one of hockey's most recognizable players, offering fans a glimpse into the close bond Hughes shared with his grandmother.
Weinberg's obituary remembered her for kindness, grace and steady strength. Those qualities reportedly shaped her life and the relationships she built across generations.
Family was described as her greatest source of joy. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend whose influence reached far beyond the rink.
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Her husband, Warren Weinberg, passed away before her. Penny leaves behind a family now united in remembering the values and warmth she carried throughout her life.
Before her passing, she witnessed Quinn Hughes and Jack Hughes win gold with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
That achievement became another proud chapter for a family deeply connected to hockey. Jack scored the deciding goal after taking a high stick that damaged several teeth earlier in the game.
Weinberg later joked that she hoped Jack would have them repaired. He did so several weeks after the tournament, adding a light family memory to an unforgettable moment.
Quinn now plays for Minnesota, while Jack and younger brother Luke Hughes remain with the New Jersey Devils.
Their success has made the Hughes family one of hockey's most prominent, but this week the focus is entirely away from standings, contracts and the coming season.
The Wild and Devils communities have both watched the brothers grow into major NHL figures. Now those same communities are offering support as the family mourns Penny Weinberg.
Hughes' brief message carried the weight of a much larger goodbye. It honoured a grandmother who saw her family reach hockey's biggest stages and remained central to their lives away from the game.
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