The widow of the late Johnny Gaudreau expressed her overwhelming gratitude for the way in which the Blue Jackets and the NHL honored him in the course of the Stadium Sequence recreation between the Crimson Wings and Blue Jackets over the weekend.
Gaudreau, alongside together with his brother Matthew, was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in August whereas driving their bikes in New Jersey the day earlier than their sister’s wedding ceremony.
locker room earlier than their recreation towards the Crimson Wings on March 1. NHLI by way of Getty Photos
For the reason that tragic deaths, tributes have poured in for the beloved hockey star, together with in the course of the Stadium Sequence recreation being held at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, which led to Meredith Gaudreau releasing a heartfelt thanks to the hockey group.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the NHL, Detroit Red Wings and especially the Columbus Blue Jackets for honoring John in so many ways during the Stadium Series this weekend,” Meredith Gaudreau stated in an announcement launched by the Blue Jackets on Sunday. “The management, players, wives and fans from both organizations made my family feel so loved and supported. Thank you most of all for including our children by making them a big part of all the events throughout the weekend. I know John truly appreciates it as much as I do.”
Gaudreau’s household led the Blue Jackets into the stadium on Saturday forward of the NHL showdown and Columbus gamers had wearing a “signature Johnny fit,” which consisted of black Ugg boots, black sweatpants, black AMIRI hats and Avalon Surf Store sweatshirts.
Gaudreau performed his earlier two NHL seasons with the Blue Jackets and spent the 9 previous to that with the Flames.
Meredith Gaudreau and household additionally led the Blue Jackets out of the tunnel towards the ice forward of the sport, Elvis Merzlikins added a picture of Gaudreau on his goalie helmet and Gaudreau’s jersey was on show contained in the Blue Jackets’ locker room.
The Blue Jackets received the sport, 5-3.
