NHL Star and His Brother Killed While Cycling by Suspected Drunk Driver: NJ Police
National Hockey League star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed Thursday night when they were hit by a suspected drunk driver while cycling, New Jersey police said.
“The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy,” Gaudreau’s Ohio-based team said in a statement. “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 Matthew.”
The two brothers were scheduled to participate in their sister’s wedding Friday, Matthew as a groomsman and Johnny as the ring bearer, according to ceremony details posted on wedding planning site The Knot.