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“Their bond was inseparable as brothers, friends and teammates.”
Seen here is a makeshift memorial for NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. Matt Rourke/AP Photo
As the preseason begins, National Hockey League teams honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau with a video tribute and moment of silence.
Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, who both played at Boston College, were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bikes in late August.
The video details their contributions to their communities and more.
“Whether on the ice or in the community, if you were lucky enough to cross paths with the Gaudreau brothers, you were better for it,” reads a narrator.
The video highlighted Johnny’s role as a player, friend, teammate, husband, father and brother. The narrator explained that the two brothers shared a deep devotion to the game and to each other.
“They were an inseparable couple of brothers, friends and teammates,” he read.
Meredith Gaudreau, who was married to Johnny and recently announced she was pregnant with their third child, shared the video and expressed her gratitude.
“Beautifully said for the two best boys,” Meredith tweeted. “I am heartbroken but forever grateful to be John’s wife and Matty’s sister. I love you both so much.”
Their sister, Katie, who was due to get married the next day, also shared the video.
“My greatest accomplishment in life will always be being your sister. I will love you forever.”
The Columbus Blue Jackets have installed a Gaudreau memorial inside Nationwide Arena. They plan to keep it up throughout the season.
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