Johnny Gaudreau's family was conflicted about Olympics invite
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Jane and Guy Gaudreau, parents of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, initially hesitated but ultimately accepted USA Hockey’s invitation to watch the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team in the semifinals and final in Milan.
- Johnny Gaudreau, who was expected to make the 2026 Olympic team before his tragic death in 2024, had already begun increasing his training to secure a spot, according to his sister Katie.
- The family attended the games to honor Johnny and Matthew’s legacy, with Team USA carrying a jersey bearing Johnny’s name during the gold medal celebration and inviting his children onto the ice for the team photo.
- Johnny and Matthew were killed in August 2024 in New Jersey
