An emotional memorial service for Columbus Blue Jackets ahead Johnny Gaudreau additionally featured a shock announcement from his wife.
Meredith Gaudreau revealed on Monday that she is 9 weeks pregnant together with her and Johnny’s third youngster.
While the announcement was a shock for a lot of of these in attendance, Meredith stated Johnny knew concerning the being pregnant and was extraordinarily excited to be a father once more.
“His response was simply instantly kissing and hugging me,” she stated.
Johnny and his brother Matthew have been killed whereas biking in New Jersey in August. Authorities say a drunk driver struck their bicycles after trying to maneuver round slower-moving autos.
The collision occurred a day earlier than they have been imagined to be a part of their sister’s wedding ceremony.
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According to a web-based registry, Matthew’s wife, Madeline, can be pregnant. The youngster is due on Dec. 31.
Matthew was 29 years previous at the time of his passing, and his hockey star brother was 31.
Johnny Gaudreau was arguably one of many high Americans taking part in within the NHL, having appeared in seven NHL All-Star Games, most not too long ago in 2023. In 2017, he was given the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the “participant adjudged to have exhibited the very best kind of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct mixed with a excessive customary of taking part in means.”
