NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Mourned

Family, friends, and the hockey community gathered at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania, to mourn NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver on August 29. The brothers were hit while bicycling the night before their sister’s wedding, leading to an outpouring of grief. Among the attendees were NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, teammates from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and other NHL figures. Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny’s widow, revealed during her eulogy that she is pregnant with their third child. The support from the hockey community was evident, with tributes including Cole Caufield changing his jersey number to honor Johnny. An online charity drive has raised significant funds for Matthew’s family.