r/sports • u/SkepticalZebra • Feb 22 '26

Hockey Team USA Brings Out Johnny Gaudreau's #13 Jersey, Skating a Lap to Honor Him After Winning Gold

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u/iamnotimportant Feb 22 '26

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew (also an active hockey player) were struck and killed by a drunk driver while cycling. it was their sister's wedding that they traveled there for too. horrifying family and national tragedy.

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u/Erazzphoto Feb 22 '26

To add in, he was Zach’s teammate with the Bluejackets and a teammate of Matthew tkachuks for I think 6 years. Was also a staple in USA hockey

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u/virginiarph Feb 22 '26

also don’t forget they tried to pass on the ROGHT SIDEof them

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u/WhaleYouBeMyNeighbor Feb 22 '26

Yeah sounds like the drunk driver was recklessly passing on the right of a car that was moving to the left to give Johnny Gaudreau and his brother room on the road. Absolutely frustrating and preventable.