A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers
NHL, Sports
May 1, 2025

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers

Family, friends and the hockey community continue to grieve after the death of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.

His mother, Jane, gleefully recalled the “Johnny Hockey” T-shirts and sing-song chants BC fans bestowed on their beloved wizard on the ice. At home in New Jersey, older brother Ma...

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