In an unexpected twist, Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau Brothers, both playing the professional sport, died in a bicycle accident that took place on August 29, 2024, in Oldmans Township of New Jersey. The brothers aged 31 and 29 had traveled to their hometown for their sister’s wedding when the unfortunate incident occurred. They were riding their bicycles on Country Route 551 North when a car, which was trying to cut through, collided with them. Sean M. Higgins is the one who was driving while under the influence, and he has been accused of two charges of death by auto.
On October 5, 2000, Johnny Hockey made his debut into the world of sports. He was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League for 10 seasons. He was known for proper manners in playing and craftsmanship receiving such awards as the Hobey Baker Award and the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. After leaving college in Boston, he started his career in the team of Calgary Flames that raised him to adored people’s loyalties, and then joined Columbus Blue Jackets whom he signed a 7 years contract worth $68 million in 2022.
Such shocking news of their death has resonated even outside the hockey arena. Sorrowful statements have been received by the world with tributes and silences held during important sporting occasions like Major League Baseball or international hockey matches.
Johnny Gaudreau leaves behind his wife, Meredith, and their two young children, daughter Noa and son, Johnny Jr. The Gaudreau family, active in the hockey community, has asked for privacy during this bereavement period.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have conveyed their shock and sorrow, especially appreciating Johnny’s infectious smile and the life he brought to everyone that he touched on and off the ice. The Blue Jackets have suffered another blow: having lost goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks in 2021, they now have to deal with the tragedy of Johnny’s demise.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will surely be missed by the hockey community, not only for what they have done on the rink but also for the warmth and goodness they have surrounded people with them.
