Tragic Loss: Johnny Gaudreau’s Widow Reveals Pregnancy at Memorial Service Following Fatal Accident

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<div id=""><div class="ContentHead_root__gprpd ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F"><h2 class="ContentHead_title___XVQC  "><span class="ContentHead_hiddendash__pJzCx" aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> – </span><span class="ContentHead_text__2MEnX" data-testid="content-title">His widow reveals at the memorial service: She is pregnant</span></h2><p class="ContentHead_lead____SsS link_regular__O0hk0 link_externalicon-big__ZdPgo link_externalicon__qcwXs"><span><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">Johnny Gaudreau (31) and his brother Matthew (29) were fatally injured in late August when they were struck by a car while riding their bicycles. Their wives are both expecting a child.</span></span></p><div class="ContentMetaInfo_root__Bh2Gq"><div class="ContentMetaInfo_authorsimages__feMDL" role="button" tabindex="-1"><img class="AuthorImage_root__WCxj_ ContentMetaInfo_authorimage__Mp4LD AuthorImage_-content-head__3qDob" style="background-color:#7D7D7D" width="60px" height="60px" src="https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/5QS_o4K-Kz182JjF7SyHOs.jpg?op=ocroped&val=400,400,894,881,4,76&sum=h7P9z13VpcY" alt="Simon Graf"/></div><div class="ContentMetaInfo_contenttext__OgjUo">Published: 09.10.2024, 09:57</div></div></div><div class="ArticleImage_image-wrapper__CgipZ"><img alt="Widow Meredith Gaudreau (in blue dress): She gave an emotional eulogy." class="ResponsiveImage_root__ZDz10 responsive-image" height="800" width="1200" src="https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/6ipbmyFwaEsBeG9Iwr9bOj.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1200,800,1000,1000,0,0&sum=SPt6F-e3Jqg" srcset="https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/6ipbmyFwaEsBeG9Iwr9bOj.jpg?op=ocroped&val=400,200,1000,1000,0,0&sum=GJIWjM_CKUc 400w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/6ipbmyFwaEsBeG9Iwr9bOj.jpg?op=ocroped&val=900,600,1000,1000,0,0&sum=MREibut-MhY 900w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/6ipbmyFwaEsBeG9Iwr9bOj.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1200,800,1000,1000,0,0&sum=SPt6F-e3Jqg 1200w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/6ipbmyFwaEsBeG9Iwr9bOj.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1600,1200,1000,1000,0,0&sum=uZ02u4AaSlI 1600w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/6ipbmyFwaEsBeG9Iwr9bOj.jpg?op=ocroped&val=2001,1600,1000,1000,0,0&sum=mD_QjMnNAps 2001w" sizes="100vw" draggable="false" loading="eager" style="--responsive-image-focus-position:50% 50%;background-color:#524D55"/></div><p><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">Widow Meredith Gaudreau (in blue dress): She gave an emotional eulogy.</span></p><p>Photo: Matt Rourke (AP Photo)</p><div class="Bottalk_root__9GOYO ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL"><div class="Bottalk_overlaywrapper__VG8Ci" data-testid="bottalk-overlay"><div class="Bottalk_panel__xzvwQ"><div class="Bottalk_grp__CPtWy"><span class="Bottalk_text__3shUO">Subscribe now and benefit from the reading function.</span></div></div><span class="Bottalk_vendorlink__lPjXk"><a href="https://bottalk.io/de/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">BotTalk</a></span></div></div><p class="ArticleParagraph_root__lhFZo ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F link_focus__0ZMwx link_externalicon-big__ZdPgo link_externalicon__qcwXs ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL"><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">The death of Canadian NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew has shaken the hockey community in North America. They lost their lives on August 29 when they were riding their bikes in Salem County, New Jersey, and were struck from behind by an allegedly drunk driver. Just a few hours before they were to serve as best men at their sister's wedding in Philadelphia.</span></p><h2 class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq CrossheadElement_root___NxEk ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL">Around 1200 guests attended</h2><p class="ArticleParagraph_root__lhFZo ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F link_focus__0ZMwx link_externalicon-big__ZdPgo link_externalicon__qcwXs ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL"><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">The memorial service took place in Media, Pennsylvania. About 1200 guests were present, including teammates from the Columbus Blue Jackets, where Gaudreau last played, numerous other NHL players, and Commissioner Gary Bettman. The ceremony was streamed live on the Blue Jackets' website.</span></p><div class="ArticleImage_image-wrapper__CgipZ"><img alt="He embodied this sport: Gaudreau was nicknamed 'Johnny Hockey' in Calgary." class="ResponsiveImage_root__ZDz10 responsive-image" height="800" width="1200" src="https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/8HiwZuty47FAqrHsSFCdXK.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1200,800,1000,1000,0,0&sum=PX7WcAYu9vI" srcset="https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/8HiwZuty47FAqrHsSFCdXK.jpg?op=ocroped&val=400,200,1000,1000,0,0&sum=iL2FMfGCN6c 400w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/8HiwZuty47FAqrHsSFCdXK.jpg?op=ocroped&val=900,600,1000,1000,0,0&sum=rQJRxMIUy_0 900w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/8HiwZuty47FAqrHsSFCdXK.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1200,800,1000,1000,0,0&sum=PX7WcAYu9vI 1200w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/8HiwZuty47FAqrHsSFCdXK.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1600,1200,1000,1000,0,0&sum=joOn9N5lNR0 1600w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/8HiwZuty47FAqrHsSFCdXK.jpg?op=ocroped&val=2001,1600,1000,1000,0,0&sum=hBaC9ltMGxM 2001w" sizes="100vw" draggable="false" loading="lazy" style="--responsive-image-focus-position:50% 50%;background-color:#4B4847"/></div><p><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">He embodied this sport: Gaudreau was nicknamed 'Johnny Hockey' in Calgary.</span></p><p>Photo: Aaron Doster (AP Photo)</p><p class="ArticleParagraph_root__lhFZo ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F link_focus__0ZMwx link_externalicon-big__ZdPgo link_externalicon__qcwXs ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL"><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">The 31-year-old was extremely popular and earned the nickname 'Johnny Hockey' in Calgary because he embodied the sport with his dedication. His brother Matthew was also a hockey professional but did not make it to the NHL and later worked as a coach. Matthew's widow, Madeleine, tearfully said she feels trapped in a nightmare from which she cannot wake up since last week. She is expecting their first child.</span></p><h2 class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq CrossheadElement_root___NxEk ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL">Emotional eulogy from the widow</h2><p class="ArticleParagraph_root__lhFZo ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F link_focus__0ZMwx link_externalicon-big__ZdPgo link_externalicon__qcwXs ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL"><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">Johnny Gaudreau's widow Meredith revealed in her emotional eulogy that she is nine weeks pregnant with their third child. Her husband leaves behind Noa Harper (23 months) and Johnny Edward (6 months).</span></p><p class="ArticleParagraph_root__lhFZo ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F link_focus__0ZMwx link_externalicon-big__ZdPgo link_externalicon__qcwXs ArticleElement_article-element__q93eL"><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">"The last six months as a family of four will always be the most beautiful of my life," said Meredith Gaudreau. "And one week will stay particularly in my heart: when I found out I was pregnant again. John beamed with joy. He kissed and hugged me immediately. Our last child, despite the difficult circumstances, is a blessing."</span></p><div class="ArticleImage_image-wrapper__CgipZ"><img alt="Thousands mourn for Johnny Gaudreau: Vigil on September 4th in Calgary." class="ResponsiveImage_root__ZDz10 responsive-image" height="800" width="1200" src="https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/1ZTOMNEoaV7BqjYDEQIW1I.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1200,800,1000,1000,0,0&sum=l0YopSCBG70" srcset="https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/1ZTOMNEoaV7BqjYDEQIW1I.jpg?op=ocroped&val=400,200,1000,1000,0,0&sum=lWt2hINQGLA 400w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/1ZTOMNEoaV7BqjYDEQIW1I.jpg?op=ocroped&val=900,600,1000,1000,0,0&sum=yR21cKu2GeI 900w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/1ZTOMNEoaV7BqjYDEQIW1I.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1200,800,1000,1000,0,0&sum=l0YopSCBG70 1200w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/1ZTOMNEoaV7BqjYDEQIW1I.jpg?op=ocroped&val=1600,1200,1000,1000,0,0&sum=RPcwTf7WGCM 1600w, https://cdn.unitycms.io/images/1ZTOMNEoaV7BqjYDEQIW1I.jpg?op=ocroped&val=2001,1600,1000,1000,0,0&sum=m_SsyVoylzQ 2001w" sizes="100vw" draggable="false" loading="lazy" style="--responsive-image-focus-position:50% 50%;background-color:#635048"/></div><p><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq">Thousands mourn for Johnny Gaudreau: Vigil on September 4th in Calgary.</span></p><p>Photo: Jess McIntosh (The Canadian Press via AP)</p><div class="ArticleAuthorBio_root__1sQwc ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F"><div><span class="ArticleAuthorBio_shortbio__BIjFP"><span><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq"><strong>Simon Graf</strong></span><span class="HtmlText_root__A1OSq"> is the deputy head of the sports department and has reported on hockey and tennis since 1994. He studied history and German studies at the University of Zurich and has written several sports books. His current one: "Inspiration Federer".</span></span>More info</span><a href="https://twitter.com/simongraf1"><span>@SimonGraf1</span></a></div></div><p class="Feedback_root__fr_Mi ArticleContainer_content-width__FRl7F">Found an error? Report it now.</p><p>3 comments</p></div><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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