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Late NHL stars Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau’s family attended Friday's matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena. They were next invited by the Flames to attend the rematch of the fixture at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, where the team plans a tribute night on December 3.
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith, shared a few pictures on her Instagram stories from the family’s preparation before they traveled to Calgary. One of the pictures showed her youngest son, Baby Johnny, in a jacket as she wrote in the caption:
“Baby Johnny packing for Calgary!!”
She also shared a picture of her daughter Noa, who was wearing an adorable blue gown and held a fairy stick in her hand.
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“Ice princess too”, she wrote in the caption.
Johnny Gaudreau’s sister Katie posted a few pictures on her own Instagram stories as well. She shared a snap of her young nephew in a red jacket.
“Bby Johnny is ready too!!!”Katie captioned the picture.
She shared another photo of her dad, Guy Gaudreau, posing with his daughter Kristen’s children in the airport.
“Pop pop and his girls. Next stop Calgary," she wrote with a white heart and a fire emoji.
Johnny Gaudreau was originally drafted by the Calgary Flames in 2011. He went on to play nine seasons with the franchise before signing for the Blue Jackets in 2022.
Johnny Gaudreau’s mother melts over Flames invitation to attend game vs. Blue Jackets
Johnny Gaudreau’s mother Jane expressed her gratitude after the Calgary Flames invited the Gaudreau family for a special tribute game on December 3. Jane shared her heartfelt appreciation for the support her family has received since the tragic loss of Johnny and his brother Matthew in the interview with Sportsnet.
“We are deeply grateful to the Flames organization for inviting us back. Guy and I, along with our entire family, are looking forward to reconnecting with many friends in Calgary”, she said.
Jane mentioned that the family found solace in the outpouring of kindness from Calgary fans, who left flowers, jerseys and other tributes at the Saddledome following the brothers’ passing.
“The Flames organization and the Calgary fans have been a special part of our lives for over 13 incredible years. Some of the friendships we’ve made here have become like family to us, and we will always cherish the memories we’ve created together,” said Jane.
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew tragically died on August 29 when they were struck by a car while cycling near their family home in New Jersey. The driver, Sean Higgins, who reportedly had been drinking and was driving aggressively, is facing multiple charges, including two counts of death by auto. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
