Horribly sad for their family members and loved ones
. The hockey community will rally to support them, but this level of loss is hard to overcome.
. The hockey community will rally to support them, but this level of loss is hard to overcome.In Memoriam Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau
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There are no words only prayers, tears and memories.
God bless the Gaudreau family and the Columbus Blue Jackets too. I can't imagine losing a family member to a drunk driver, it's just unfathomable.
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Wow. And oh I’m sure. I didn’t mean to make my post sound as if I was excluding Matthew.
His family should’ve been their family. That’s my bad
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How in this day and age can idiots still drink and drive.
My heart goes out to the families. As a grandfather seeing those kids and knowing they lost s father and an uncle just tears me apart.
My heart goes out to the families. As a grandfather seeing those kids and knowing they lost s father and an uncle just tears me apart.
Yep, no one should have to die because you couldn't be bothered to get an Uber home after drinking
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According to police there were two cars coming up behind the Gaudreau brothers on their bikes. The first one moved left to the middle of the road to safely pass them, at which point the allegedly drunk moron driving the second car tried to pass the first one on the right, and whilst doing so rammed straight into the back of the brothers. There are mistakes and minor errors, and then there is gross, reckless, stupid stuff like this. I hope this guy doesn't see the world outside a cell for a long time. What a senseless waste.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau dead in New Jersey bike accident
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed while biking Thursday night in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.
www.dispatch.com
NHL standout Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, both of whom grew up in New Jersey and played on the Boston College hockey team, died on Thursday, according to statements released by the NHL and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Reports from New Jersey and Philadelphia-area media said the Gaudreau brothers were riding bicycles when they were struck by a vehicle in Oldmans Township, NJ, on Thursday night. The league and team statements did not specify a cause of death or circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Fox 29 in Philadelphia reported the accident happened at about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Another area television station, ABC 6, reported that the driver of the car remained at the scene.
“The National Hockey League family is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. While Johnny’s infectious spirit for the game and show-stopping skills on the ice earned him the nickname ‘Johnny Hockey,’ he was more than just a dazzling hockey player; he was a doting father and beloved husband, son, brother and teammate who endeared himself to every person fortunate enough to have crossed his path,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement released by the league on Friday morning.
Matthew, a 2017 BC graduate, was 29. Also a forward he played four seasons of minor pro hockey, including parts of three seasons with the ECHL Worcester Railers.
“The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy. Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Meredith, his children, Noa and Johnny, his parents, their family and friends on the sudden loss of Johnny and Matt,” the Blue Jackets said in a statement released Friday.
“Johnny played the game with great joy which was felt by everyone that saw him on the ice. He brought a genuine love for hockey with him everywhere he played from Boston College to the Calgary Flames to Team USA to the Blue Jackets. He thrilled fans in a way only Johnny Hockey could. The impact he had on our organization and our sport was profound, but pales in comparison to the indelible impression he made on everyone who knew him. Johnny embraced our community when he arrived two years ago, and Columbus welcomed him with open arms. We will miss him terribly and do everything that we can to support his family and each other through this tragedy.”
That poor family. From gathering together for a joyous event to now mourning a horrible tragedy in the blink of an eye. All because of the selfish behavior of one person. Makes me sick to my stomach. RIP to the Gaudreau Brothers.
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Absolutely horrible news. Just horrible.
RIP to Johnny hockey and his brother.
Drunk drivers that take a life should go straight to jail, no due process. It's beyond ridiculous at this point how often it happens.
RIP to Johnny hockey and his brother.
Drunk drivers that take a life should go straight to jail, no due process. It's beyond ridiculous at this point how often it happens.
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It is so, so incredibly easy now to find an alternative after a night out.
I’ve always said to my younger siblings “if you can’t afford a ride home (in the event one is needed) you can’t afford to go out. Period.”
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There is a bike lane on the road I take to work. The speed limit is only 45, but you could not pay me to ride a bike on that road. Way too many idiots, drunk or not. There's no invisible force field to protect you. It only takes a second to get wiped out, and the car is always going to "win."According to police there were two cars coming up behind the Gaudreau brothers on their bikes. The first one moved left to the middle of the road to safely pass them, at which point the allegedly drunk moron driving the second car tried to pass the first one on the right, and whilst doing so rammed straight into the back of the brothers. There are mistakes and minor errors, and then there is gross, reckless, stupid stuff like this. I hope this guy doesn't see the world outside a cell for a long time. What a senseless waste.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau dead in New Jersey bike accident
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed while biking Thursday night in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.
The unimaginable stupidity, and that word is too kind, of passing on the right.
Senseless.
You know who else are victims, to an extent? The family of the idiot knowing their family member's idiocy caused this tragedy.
My kids where told to call me any hour any time if they could not get home safely.
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Jesus Christ just put the damn keys down if you’re drinking. Call an Uber. Call a friend. Walk. Just don’t get behind the wheel of the car. Breaks my heart knowing those kids will grow up without their dad. Breaks my heart for their sister on what should have been the biggest day of her life is now her worst nightmare. Just tragedy.
No worries man I didn’t perceive it that way, just wanted to add some context
This incident puts life in perspective. Everyone live your life. love those close to you because no one is promised tomorrow
I hope that SOB drunk driver lives every day in guilt and shame for the rest of their life.
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