Remembering Johnny Gaudreau’s Impact on New Jersey’s Hockey Community Parker Beh | August 29, 2025 On Aug. 29, 2024, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were fatally hit by a suspected drunk driver. The two were riding bikes on a road…
Gaudreau Family, Blue Jackets Kept Promise of Perpetuating John & Matthew’s Lasting Legacy Mark Scheig | August 29, 2025 One year later, it still doesn’t feel real. It was on August 29, 2024 that the very foundation of the hockey world was shook to the core. On that day,…
Local & NHL Hockey Communities Honor Brothers’ Memory at Gaudreau Family 5K Christopher Babos | June 2, 2025 An early morning rainbow above Sewell, New Jersey, brought a quick smile to participants heading to Washington Lake Park for the Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day on…
Gaudreau Family Announces Plans for 5K & New Foundation Website Mark Scheig | March 25, 2025 The Gaudreau Family continue their work honoring the legacies of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau. They recently unveiled plans to help keep that mission going while making a major…
2024-25 Blue Jackets Will Always Be Remembered As Extraordinary Mark Scheig | December 21, 2024 The Columbus Blue Jackets play their first game in Philadelphia since the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The game is the 34th of the season for the Blue…
Blue Jackets Lose to Flames on Night Teams Honor Gaudreau’s Legacy Mark Scheig | December 4, 2024 Tuesday night was sure to be an emotional night inside the Saddledome as the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames met for the first time in Calgary since the passing…
Blue Jackets’ Home Opener Was One To Remember Jonathon Robson | October 16, 2024 The Columbus Blue Jackets’ emotional home opener began with a touching tribute to Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau before the team fell to the Florida Panthers 4-3. The back-and-forth…
Blue Jackets Fall to Panthers as Teams Honor the Gaudreau Brothers Jim Bay | October 15, 2024 Sam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist, Spencer Knight made 35 stops, and the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a…
Blue Jackets to Honor Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau in Home Opener Justin Giampietro | October 15, 2024 The losses of both Johhny and Matthew Gaudreau were sudden and devastating. As the grieving process continues, the time to honor their lives through the game they loved is upon…
ESPN Unveils Initial Opening Night Plans to Recognize the Gaudreaus Mark Scheig | October 3, 2024 The NHL’s regular season in North America kicks off on Tuesday Oct 8. ESPN will carry three games that day starting at 4:30 P.M. eastern time culminating with the first-ever…
Blue Jackets Announce Initial Plans to Honor Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau Mark Scheig | September 18, 2024 We now know the preliminary plans on how the Columbus Blue Jackets will honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. This is just the beginning of what’s to come.…
Johnny Gaudreau’s Funeral Put His Love for Columbus & the Blue Jackets on Display Mark Scheig | September 10, 2024 Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau were laid to rest on Monday afternoon in the Philadelphia suburb of Media, Pennsylvania. The sanctuary was filled to capacity as gatherers paid their respects to…