Donnie Hughes (1909 – April 19, 1977) was a Canadian ice hockey coach.

[2] Hughes was a trainer for the Detroit Olympics of the International Hockey League prior to 1935.

On January 2, 1935, at the age of 26, he became the coach of the team, succeeding Burton Lederman.

[5] Hughes resigned as head coach of the Pittsburgh Hornets during the 1938–39 season with Larry Aurie replacing him.

[7] It was rumored that he had resigned due to Jack Adams being unhappy with his development of players.