Funeral Planned for Gaudreau Brothers in New Jersey

The funeral for hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who tragically died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while biking in New Jersey, will take place at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania. The service is expected to draw a large turnout from the hockey community, including the Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Johnny, known as 'Johnny Hockey', was 31 years old and played for the Calgary Flames and Blue Jackets, while Matthew was 29 and played at Boston College. A GoFundMe campaign for Matthew's widow, Madeline, has raised over $600,000 from nearly 9,000 donors, including many NHL players. The funeral is private but will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. The brothers' deaths have prompted outpourings of grief from fans and teammates alike, highlighting their impact both on and off the ice.