Although Johnny Gaudreau He loved the game of hockey, and his family always came first.
Off the ice, the NHL player enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, Meredithand their two children, Noah and Johnny.
But tragedy struck the Goudreau family, when Johnny and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreau, They were killed while riding a bike In Oldmans Township, New Jersey, on August 29, 2024.
“Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more importantly, he was a loving father, son, brother and friend,” the Columbus Blue Jackets said. via X After his death was reported. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Meredith, children Noah and Johnny, his parents, their families and friends on the sudden passing of Johnny and Matthew.”
A series of tragic deaths, both on and off the ice, have left the world or professional hockey in mourning. On March 18, 2024, it was announced that former NHL players Konstantin Koltsov and Chris Simon had died on two separate occasions, the latest in a string of recent deaths that have rocked the sport. Koltsov, who played for (…)
As the hockey community mourns the loss of a talented player, read on to learn more about the family that mattered most to Johnny:
Meredith Gaudreau
Johnny met his future wife, Meredith, in the summer of 2018 when she was a nurse in the maternity intensive care unit. she It is said He lived next door to the hockey player's residence during the off-season in Avalon, New Jersey. After two years of dating, the couple got engaged.
On September 8, 2021, Meredith and Johnny officially became husband and wife when they married in a church ceremony. “What a weekend!!” the groom wrote via Instagram After celebrating at Fairmount Water Works in Pennsylvania. “So lucky!!🤍🖤”
Meredith He added“,”We are married! 9.4.21 forever! I love you so much @johngaudreau03 🖤🤍.”
Noah and Johnny Gaudreau
During Johnny and Meredith's marriage, the couple welcomed two children. In September 2022, the couple officially became parents when Meredith gave birth to a baby girl, Noah Harper Goodreau.
In February 2024, the couple expanded their family when Meredith gave birth to a boy named Johnny Edward Gaudreau. “Love you @johngaudreau03,” the mother wrote via Instagram From the hospital room. “Life 2 Under 2 is here, we come.”
Katie Gaudreau and Christine Fenello
Johnny's death came just one day before he was due to be a groomsman at his sister Katie's wedding to her fiancé. Devin Joyce In Philadelphia. (The former spouses Notarized Attending the baptism of Johnny's daughter, Noah.) Johnny's other sister, Kristen, chose to be private on social media.
Jay and Jane Gaudreau
Johnny seems to have an incredibly strong relationship with his parents. When his father Jay found himself in the hospital, Johnny was by his side as he struggled to recover. “72 hours is crazy in my life, but my family is so happy to have Bob home and he is on his way to a full recovery!” Trans books Instagram In March 2018. “Thank you for all the prayers and support from friends and family, from Jersey to Calgary! He's the strongest man I know! #Congratulations 🙏”
Johnny also celebrated Mother's Day by calling Jen “Amazing woman“She deserved the best mother award.
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Matthew Gaudreau
Johnny and his younger brother were killed while riding the aforementioned bike. Matthew was married to Madeleine Goudreau. His last post on the social media platform were photos of the couple enjoying their 2022 honeymoon in St. George, Grenada. “I wouldn't be the man I am today without you,” he wrote to his wife. Instagram. “I love you always.” Madeline welcomed her and Matthew First childTrip in December 2024.
