Meredith Gaudreau reacts to Blue Jackets tribute for Johnny Gaudreau (Credits: @bluejacketsnhl Instagram)
The Columbus Blue Jackets honored Johnny Gaudreau with a special tribute at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday. Players, including Johnny’s best friend Sean Monahan, wore special jerseys.
The jerseys featured the team’s signature cannon image encircled by the team name, with a dark blue and white design. A striking addition was the No. 13, prominently placed near the left side of the chest, commemorating Johnny Gaudreau’s jersey number.
Johnny’s wife, Meredith, shared the tribute photos on Instagram. She wrote:
“I love these guys so much. Brotherhood,” with a blue heart.
Meredith shared on her IG story (Credits: @meredithgaudreau_ Instagram)
Johnny and his brother Matthew passed away in a tragic bicycle accident on Aug. 29. The crash happened in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, near their hometown in Salem County. They were in town to serve as groomsmen at their sister’s wedding. The accident was caused by a suspected drunk driver, who was charged with two counts of death by auto.
