Madeleine Goudreau, wife of Matthew Goudreau, announced the birth of her first child a few months after he and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreauwere tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver.
Madeline announced Tripp Matthew's birth in a social media post over the weekend.
Matthew Gaudreau #21 of the Boston College Eagles attempts a shot on goal in the third period during Game 1 of the Three Rivers Classic hockey tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 29, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Pearl/Getty Images)
“The world of mom and dad,” the Instagram post read. The photo showed Madeline holding Tripp's hand with a sign in the background that read, “He's here.”
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Matthew Goudreau, 29, and Johnny Goudreau, 31, were involved He was tragically killed on August 29 They were biking on a rural road in New Jersey the night before their sister's wedding when they were hit by an alleged drunk driver.
The brothers played hockey at Boston College, where they won a national title in 2012. Johnny Gaudreau would go on to play in the NHL, as he spent most of his NHL career in Calgary. In 2022, he signed a seven-year contract with Columbus Blue Jackets.
Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts after scoring the tying goal during the third period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena on January 31, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images)
Madeleine and Matthew Gaudreau married in July 2021. The couple announced in June that they were expecting their first child.
“All my friends and family, nothing will bring back his dad or his uncle John, but I'm glad he has so many amazing people around him to remind him how amazing they are,” she wrote in an October social media post celebrating her. Baby shower.
FILE – Brothers Johnny Gaudreau #13 and Matthew Gaudreau #21 of the Boston College Eagles celebrate after the Eagles beat the Northeastern University Huskies to win their fifth consecutive NCAA Hockey Beanpot Championship in the championship game of the annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament at TD Garden on February 10, 2014 In Boston, Massachusetts. (Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images)
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Sean Higgins was charged with causing the deaths of the Goudreau brothers.
A grand jury earlier this month indicted him on several counts, including two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of first-degree manslaughter, fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence, and second-degree leaving the scene of an accident. Fatal accident, according to to WPVI.
He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted and is scheduled to appear in court next month.
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