| Born: | August 13, 1993 | Draft: | 2011 Flames, 104th Overall |
| Hometown: | Salem, NJ, USA | Position: | Left Wing |
| Known For: | Johnny Hockey | Shoots: | Left |
| National Team: | USA |
John Michael Gaudreau (August 13, 1993 – August 29, 2024) was an American professional ice hockey winger who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the NCAA Division I’s Boston College Eagles from 2011 to 2014, and was selected by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Nicknamed “Johnny Hockey”, he was named the 2014 winner of the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in the NCAA, and, during his first full NHL season in 2014–15, he was selected to play in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game, as well as being selected in the 2014 NHL All-Rookie team. He was a Calder Memorial Trophy finalist for the NHL’s best rookie. He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s most gentlemanly player for the 2016–17 season. In 2022, Gaudreau signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he spent two seasons with the team.
Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed while cycling on August 29, 2024, in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.
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Achievements
- 2010-11 USHL All-Rookie Team
- 2010-11 USHL All-Star Game
- 2010-11 USHL Clark Cup Champion
- 2010-11 USHL Rookie of the Year
- 2010-11 USHL Second All-Star Team
- 2011-12 NCAA (Championship) Winner
- 2011-12 NCAA (Hockey East) All-Rookie Team
- 2011-12 NCAA (Hockey East) Champion
- 2011-12 NCAA (Hockey East) Reg. Season Champion
- 2011-12 NCAA (Hockey East) Tournament MVP
- 2012-13 NCAA (East) First All-American Team
- 2012-13 NCAA (Hockey East) First All-Star Team
- 2012-13 NCAA (Hockey East) Player of the Year
- 2012-13 NCAA (New England) Best Forward
- 2012-13 NCAA (New England) D1 All-Stars
- 2012-13 NCAA (New England) Most Valuable Player
- 2012-13 NCAA Top Collegiate Player (Hobey Baker Award) Finalist
- 2012-13 U20 WJC All-Star Team
- 2012-13 U20 WJC Gold Medal
- 2012-13 U20 WJC Most Goals (7)
- 2012-13 U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team
- 2013-14 NCAA (East) First All-American Team
- 2013-14 NCAA (Hockey East) First All-Star Team
- 2013-14 NCAA (Hockey East) Player of the Year
- 2013-14 NCAA (Hockey East) Reg. Season Champion
- 2013-14 NCAA (New England) Best Forward
- 2013-14 NCAA (New England) D1 All-Stars
- 2013-14 NCAA (New England) Most Valuable Player
- 2013-14 NCAA (New England) Walter Brown Award
- 2013-14 NCAA (Overall) Most Assists (44)
- 2013-14 NCAA (Overall) Most Goals (36)
- 2013-14 NCAA (Overall) Most Points (80)
- 2013-14 NCAA Top Collegiate Player (Hobey Baker Award)
- 2013-14 NCAA Top Collegiate Player (Hobey Baker Award) Finalist
- 2014-15 NHL All-Rookie Team
- 2014-15 NHL All-Star Game
- 2014-15 NHL Rookie of the Month (December)
- 2014-15 NHL Rookie of the Month (March)
- 2015-16 NHL All-Star Game
- 2016-17 NHL All-Star Game
- 2016-17 NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy)
- 2016-17 World Championship Top 3 Player on Team
- 2017-18 NHL All-Star Game
- 2017-18 World Championship Bronze Medal
- 2018-19 NHL All-Star Game
- 2021-22 NHL All-Star Game
- 2021-22 NHL Best Plus/Minus
- 2021-22 NHL First All-Star Team