Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew honored at Blue Jackets home opener
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were honored at the Columbus Blue Jackets opening home game.
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were honored at the Columbus Blue Jackets opening home game.
Ahead of the NHL team’s game against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, the late Johnny Gaudreau’s teammates gathered to pay tribute to him and his brother after they were killed by an alleged drunk driver in August.
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, was in attendance, along with their 2-year-old daughter Noa and 7-month-old son Johnny, who were wearing No. 13 jerseys. The three appeared on the ice as a banner was raised with the late athlete’s number. Meredith Gaudreau wiped away tears as little Noa appeared to wave to the banner.
A tribute video of Johnny Gaudreau’s early beginnings and hockey career was shown, with the late star talking about his love for the game. The video also highlighted his marriage and family.
In a pre-recorded video, Meredith Gaudreau, who is pregnant with their third child, said she didn’t “want anyone to be sad. I want you all to be inspired by the life that John lived.”
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