Team USA hockey players hold emotional celebration with Johnny Gaudreau’s children after 2026 Olympics
Johnny Gaudreau He will always be remembered on the ice.
Dead NHL player with brother Matthew Gaudreaudied in a bicycle accident in August 2024, but was honored by Team USA as the men’s hockey forward at the 2026 Olympics after the historic victory. dylan larkin and defenseman Zach Werenski Show off Johnny’s jersey before bringing the kids Noah3, and Johnny Jr.2. Go on the ice to celebrate.
‘They didn’t have to do that,’ says Johnny’s widow. Meredith Gaudreau “As soon as the game was over and they won, it was like the first thing they did was grab John’s jersey and skate in it. They brought my kids out on the ice to take pictures,” he said on ABC News Live on February 24.
“I was so grateful,” she continued. “I was very, very proud. I’m so grateful to them for including their kids and honoring my husband in their own way. That’s the classiest thing. They’ve been really gracious and include our kids in everything, because I know that’s exactly what John wants.”
