Johnny Gaudreau

John Michael Gaudreau (August 13, 1993 – August 29, 2024) was an American professional ice hockey winger who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the NCAA Division I's Boston College Eagles from 2011 to 2014, and was selected by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Nicknamed "Johnny Hockey",[2] he was named the 2014 winner of the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in the NCAA, and, during his first full NHL season in 2014–15, he was selected to play in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game, as well as being selected in the 2014 NHL All-Rookie team. Johnny was a Calder Memorial Trophy finalist for the NHL's best rookie. He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most gentlemanly player for the 2016–17 season.[3] In 2022, Gaudreau signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he spent two seasons with the team.

Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by a suspected drunk driver while cycling on August 29, 2024, in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.[4]

Further Reading: Wikipedia