News about Johnny Gaudreau

Johnny and his brother Matthew - who also played professional hockey - were biking in rural New Jersey when they were struck by a drunk driver's vehicle on the eve of their sister's wedding. In their home opener, the tributes to Gaudreau came in different forms, as his wife Meredith stepped out to the field with their daughter Noah and son John. Blue Jackets star and Gaudreau's friend, Sean Monahan, held John as the team elevated a banner with his name and jersey number 13 to the rafters.

Hockey writer Frank Seravalli has been forced to apologize for a 'disgusting' comment he made about late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau. Back in August, Gaudreau and his younger brother Matt were killed on the eve of their sister's wedding when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in New Jersey. The former Columbus star was just 31. The world of hockey was rocked by the death, with Johnny's wife, Meredith Gaudreau, later revealing that she is pregnant with their third child.

Monday marked the second birthday for Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau's daughter, Noa Gaudreau, with a celebration taking place for the oldest child of the former Columbus Blue Jackets star. A month after Johnny's tragic passing in a cycling accident, the birthday party was attended by several of his former Blue Jackets teammates, as well as friends and family. Several pictures from the event were shared by Meredith Gaudreau on Instagram. Sprinkled in with photos from the party were memories of Johnny being a father and spending time with Noa.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow Meredith admits it's been 'really hard' to watch the hockey season start up again just weeks after her husband's tragic death. Gaudreau, an NHL veteran who was poised to enter his third season with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024, and his younger brother Matthew were killed after being hit by an alleged drunk driver while out cycling in New Jersey last month. The pair lost their lives the night before their sister Katie's wedding, while both of their partners are currently expecting children.

During the upcoming NHL season, the Columbus Blue Jackets plan to honor their former star, the late Johnny Gaudreau, in a few different ways after his tragic death last month. The Blue Jackets first preseason game is on Monday on the road against the Buffalo Sabres, where the Columbus players will wear a sticker on their helmets. The sticker has a blue and gray trim and features Gaudreau written in all capital letters, with two doves between Nos 13 and 21. Johnny wore 13 throughout his career, while his younger brother Matthew, who also passed away last month, wore No 21 at Boston College.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk spent much of the summer celebrating his first Stanley Cup title. Now he's celebrating the life of his friend and beloved former Calgary Flames teammate, Johnny Gaudreau.

Weeks after her father's passing, Johnny Gaudreau's eldest child and 1-year-old daughter Noa, was seen practicing her hockey skills on social media. The video was reposted by Johnny's sister, Katie Gaudreau, on Instagram with Noa dribbling the tennis-ball puck and plastic stick in front of as portable goal in the middle of a living room. Noa passes the ball to her Aunt Katie sitting on the floor with her to play, as Katie scores a goal with both celebrating.

Prosecutors alleged that Sean Higgins' blood alcohol was above the legal limit for Ohio during a court appearance on Friday. Higgins, 43, is charged with two counts of death by auto as well as traffic charges over the August 29 crash which killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.

The driver charged in the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew was legally drunk at the time of the fatal collision on August 29, according to prosecutors in New Jersey. Sean Higgins, 43, is charged with two counts of death by auto as well as reckless driving, possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle. The Woodstown, New Jersey resident made a virtual court appearance on Friday, where he was ordered to stand trial over the objection of his attorneys, who argued that he a married father and law-abiding citizen prior to the fatal crash.

Stephen Peat died in British Columbia last month at age 44. Now Canadian authorities have revealed the cause of his death as the NHL world mourns his passing.

Former hockey player Stephen Peat - who played more than 100 games in the NHL - has tragically died at the age of 44. The Canadian, who was drafted 32nd overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 1998 - reportedly died from his injuries following a tragic accident last month. It comes just days after the hockey world was rocked by the death of Johnny Gaudreau at the age of just 31.

Johnny Geaudreau's widow Meredith has spoken out after announcing she's pregnant with their third child during his emotional funeral service on Monday. Her friend, who is also a widow, called her 'incredible' for speaking at her late husband and brother-in-law's service. Meredith said that they 'are members of a club no one wants to be in.'

Johnny Gaudreau's wife Meredith announced she is pregnant with their third child during him and his brother Matthew's funeral following the fatal bike accident.

Family and NHL fans gathered to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at their funeral Monday after the brothers were were tragically killed in a bike accident in New Jersey. Johnny's wife Meredith said 'he was and still is my soulmate.'

On Thursday, August 29, Matthew and Johnny lost their lives in a bike collision the night before Katie was supposed to walk down the aisle and tie the knot with her fiancé Devin Joyce. The brothers were set to serve as groomsmen for the big day. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Katie reflected on the very moment she found out about the tragic news.

The deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau have been felt throughout the hockey world this week, and now the siblings' high school will host a memorial for the pair. Gloucester Catholic in the Philadelphia suburb of Gloucester City, New Jersey has invited mourners to congregate in the school gymnasium for a 'Quiet Night of Remembrance' from 5:30 to 7:30 local time on Friday evening. Per the school's social media post, the event is 'open to the Gloucester Catholic Family and all residents of the Tri-State area to provide an opportunity for all to pay tribute to Johnny and Matt.'

Funeral services for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau have been scheduled for Monday at a church in suburban Philadelphia as the driver who has been charged with killing them remains in jail awaiting his next day in court. The memorial for the two Gaudreau brothers will take place at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in the suburb of Media, Pennsylvania. The Columbus Blue Jackets, the team that Johnny Gaudreau last played for, said that they will stream the service on their website. 

Sean Higgins, who was charged for mowing down former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew during a cycling trip, returned for his second court appearance on Thursday. Last week, the Gaudreau brothers' cycling expedition took a tragic turn when they were hit by a vehicle and died on the evening of their sister's wedding in Salem County, New Jersey. Being behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck the ex-pro hockey players, Higgins virtually appeared before a judge after his initial court date on August 30.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames both held vigils on Wednesday night to pay tribute to former player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew after they were tragically killed last week. Gaudreau, a 31-year-old NHL veteran who was gearing up for his third season in Columbus, and younger sibling Matthew, 29, died last Thursday after being struck by a vehicle while out cycling in New Jersey the night before their sister Katie's wedding. The driver, 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins of Woodstown, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide with no bail or bond and is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He is said to have admitted to cops that he had '5 to 6' drinks before getting behind the wheel.

Johnny Gaudreau's wife Meredith has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the late NHL star on their three-year wedding anniversary. Gaudreau, 31, and his 29-year-old brother Matthew, died last Thursday after being struck by a vehicle while out cycling in New Jersey the night before their sister Katie's wedding. And three years on from the day that Johnny and Meredith exchanged vows, the longtime pro's wife penned an emotional message to him on her Instagram page. 

Montreal Canadiens star forward Cole Caufield penned an emotional tribute to Johnny Gaudreau, the hockey player killed by a drunk driver last Thursday evening. The 31-year-old Gaudreau, who previously spent nine seasons with Calgary, and his younger brother Matthew, 29, died last Thursday after being struck by a vehicle while out cycling in New Jersey the night before their sister Katie's wedding. The driver, 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins of Woodstown, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide with no bail or bond and is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Thousands of fans have penned tributes to late NHL veteran Johnny Gaudreau at the home of his former team the Calgary Flames following his tragic death in a bicycle accident last week. The 31-year-old Gaudreau, who previously spent nine seasons with Calgary, and his younger brother Matthew, 29, died last Thursday after being struck by a vehicle while out cycling in New Jersey the night before their sister Katie's wedding. The driver, 43-year-old Sean M. Higgins of Woodstown, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide with no bail or bond and is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

One of the greatest hockey players of all-time, Jaromir Jagr, has paid tribute to his former teammate, Johnny Gaudreau, less than a week after his death in a tragic cycling accident. Jagr was only teammates with Gaudreau for 22 games, during the 2017 NHL season with the Calgary Flames. Jagr scored 766 NHL goals, with his last coming with the Flames and being assisted by Gaudreau.

Johnny Gaudreau's sister has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her brothers after they were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver a day before her wedding. Katie Gaudreau described Johnny, 31, and Matt, 29, as 'the absolute best big brothers a little girl could have asked for' in a tribute shared to Instagram on Monday morning. The duo were struck while cycling in Oldmans Township, Salem County, just before 8:30pm on Thursday night.