Dec 11, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) chases the puck within the second interval towards the Los Angeles Kings at Nationwide Area. Obligatory Credit score: Gaelen Morse-Imagn Photos The Columbus Blue Jackets plan to recollect Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau all through the upcoming NHL season.
Johnny Gaudreau performed with the Blue Jackets the previous two campaigns following eight-plus seasons with the Calgary Flames. He and his youthful brother, Matthew — a hockey teammate at Boston Faculty — had been struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver whereas using bikes close to their New Jersey hometown final month.
Blue Jackets gamers will put on a sticker on their helmets beginning Monday within the workforce’s preseason opener on the Buffalo Sabres and thru the 2024-25 season. The blue decal with grey trim can have their final title surrounded by two doves and Johnny’s jersey No. 13 and Matthew’s faculty quantity, 21, in white.
When the Blue Jackets meet the St. Louis Blues two days later at their first preseason residence sport, a second of silence shall be held.
And when the common season begins on Oct. 10 on the Minnesota Wild, and all through the season, the Blue Jackets will put on Johnny’s No. 13 on their jerseys.
Further actions to honor the brothers are anticipated to be introduced at a later date.
–Discipline Stage Media