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During Monday morning's practice, Calgary Flames goalie Dan Vladar skated over to greet Johnny Gaudreau’s father, Guy Gaudreau, and showed him his special mask. They went for a hug and talked for a while.
Vladar honored Gaudreau and his family with a special mask before Friday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The mask featured black-and-white portraits of Johnny and his brother Matthew, white doves, Johnny’s No. 13 and Vladar’s No. 80.
Vladar will wear the mask again on Tuesday against the Blue Jackets. After the season, the mask will be auctioned to support the Flames Foundation. Fans called it a touching tribute to Johnny, who is still beloved in Calgary.
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Insider Eric Francis shared a video of Vladar skating towards Guy to greet him.
Fans praised Vladar's gesture towards Johnny Gaudreau's father.
“Chills, man. That guy deserves all the love from this city,” one fan said.
"Seeing video of Guy out on the ice this morning was definitely needed. He needs it. The players need it," another fan wrote.
Here are some more reactions from fans on X.
"Tomorrow’s game will be a very emotional 😭 one for everyone. Us #Saddledome Peeps and for everyone in attendance," a fan said.
"It's good to see Guy Gaudreau out on the ice this morning with the Flames. He needs it. They need it," a fan mentioned.
Johnny Gaudreau's family set to attend a Flames-Blue Jackets Game
Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau's families attended the Flames-Blue Jackets game at Nationwide Arena on Friday. Now, they will join Calgary's tribute night on Tuesday.
Johnny’s wife, Meredith, shared pictures of their son, "Baby Johnny," packing for the trip and their daughter, Noa, dressed as an "ice princess" on Instagram.
Meredith's sister Katie shared photos of Baby Johnny in a red jacket and their dad, Guy, with family at the airport. Johnny Gaudreau, drafted by Calgary in 2011, played nine seasons with the Flames before signing with the Blue Jackets in 2022. The tribute honors Johnny's connection to the Flames and their family legacy.
