US pays tribute to late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Olympics
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Key Points:
- Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, brothers and aspiring U.S. Olympic hockey players, tragically died in a bicycle accident in August 2024, just before their sister's wedding, deeply impacting the hockey community.
- Johnny Gaudreau, an elite NHL player and the all-time leading U.S. scorer in international play, was projected to be on the 2026 U.S. Olympic team, a fact confirmed by USA Hockey and coach Mike Sullivan.
- The U.S. team is honoring the Gaudreau brothers with tributes in the locker room at the Milan Olympics, including Johnny's No. 13 jersey and Matthew's No. 21, symbolizing their lasting legacy.
- The Gaudreau family attended
