- Prominent NHL Player Passes Away at an Unexpected Age of 31
Johnny Gaudreau, born in 1993 and passing away at 31, is no more. His NHL team has confirmed this sad news. As stated, "The Columbus Blue Jackets are struck with shock and deep sorrow over this unfathomable catastrophe." According to American sources, Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew met their end in a road accident near Salem, New Jersey. They were reportedly there for their sister's wedding.
The siblings were riding their bikes when they were hit by a car around 8:00 PM, as confirmed by the New Jersey State Police to US magazine "People". The incident occurred when the driver, presumably under the influence of alcohol, tried to overtake another vehicle. The individual was arrested for alleged double homicide by vehicle, but the investigation continues.
Gaudreau was "an exceptional ice hockey player" and "devoted spouse"
The seven-time NHL All-Star Gaudreau, as per the Columbus Blue Jackets' statement, was not only an exceptional ice hockey player but primarily a devoted spouse, father, son, brother, and friend. The departed athlete, famously known as "Johnny Hockey," leaves behind his parents, wife Meredith, and children Noa and Johnny.
The message also mentions, "Johnny played the game with unmatched enthusiasm, and this was evident to anyone who watched him on the ice. He brought a genuine passion for hockey to every place he played, from Boston College to the Calgary Flames and Team USA to the Blue Jackets. He thrilled fans in a way that only Johnny Hockey could."
The tragic news of Johnny Gaudreau's road traffic accident has left the Columbus Blue Jackets in shock and profound sadness. According to the New Jersey State Police and US magazine "People", Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were involved in a bike accident, with the driver, suspected of being under the influence, facing charges for alleged double homicide by vehicle.
