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'''HugS''' is a [[smasher]] from Southern California who is considered one of the best active ''[[Melee]]'' {{SSBM|Samus}} players in the world (along with {{Sm|Morsecode762}}). He has been active in the ''Melee'' scene since 2004, using a strong work ethic to make his way to the top. HugS takes the competitive ''Melee'' scene very seriously, employing a smart style to surprise opponents. He is currently ranked 46th on the [[2019 MPGR]] and was formerly ranked 8th on the [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]]. He was also invited to participate in the [[E3 2014]]-held [[Super Smash Bros. Invitational]] tournament to play {{forwiiu}}, where he used {{SSB4|Mega Man}}. | '''HugS''' is a [[smasher]] from Southern California who is considered one of the best active ''[[Melee]]'' {{SSBM|Samus}} players in the world (along with {{Sm|Morsecode762}}). He has been active in the ''Melee'' scene since 2004, using a strong work ethic to make his way to the top. HugS takes the competitive ''Melee'' scene very seriously, employing a smart style to surprise opponents. He is currently ranked 46th on the [[2019 MPGR]] and was formerly ranked 8th on the [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]]. He was also invited to participate in the [[E3 2014]]-held [[Super Smash Bros. Invitational]] tournament to play {{forwiiu}}, where he used {{SSB4|Mega Man}}. | ||
HugS is widely considered to be the most iconic ''Melee'' Samus main, and also played ''[[Brawl]]'' competitively for a brief two years where he mained {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} for the entire duration. HugS was a significant contender in the {{Trn|MLG 2006 | HugS is widely considered to be the most iconic ''Melee'' Samus main, and also played ''[[Brawl]]'' competitively for a brief two years where he mained {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} for the entire duration. HugS was a significant contender in the {{Trn|MLG 2006|series}}; he placed in top 8 at {{Trn|MLG Anaheim 2006}} and {{Trn|MLG Orlando 2006}}, upsetting {{Sm|PC Chris}} early in losers' bracket at the latter tournament. At {{Trn|MLG New York Playoffs 2006}}, he placed 8th, successfully qualifying for the MLG 2006 singles championships. He eventually placed 8th at {{Trn|MLG Las Vegas 2006}}, losing to {{Sm|Ken}} and then to {{Sm|Mew2King}}. One year later, he placed 2nd at {{Trn|EVO World 2007}}, narrowly losing to Ken in grand finals. He was picked up by Frequency Gaming on July 3rd, 2014 until their dissolution on February 14th, 2015. On June 2nd, 2016 he was signed to Dream Team. He left the team on December 1st, | ||
soon after other members of Dream Team left amid allegations of mispayment. <ref>{{citeweb|url=https://twitter.com/HugS86/status/804383691329847296|title=HugS leaves Dream Team}}</ref>. | soon after other members of Dream Team left amid allegations of mispayment. <ref>{{citeweb|url=https://twitter.com/HugS86/status/804383691329847296|title=HugS leaves Dream Team}}</ref>. | ||