Scomparso Johnny Gaudreau, stella dei Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL
È venuto a mancare in un tragico incidente il 31enne Johnny Gaudreau, stella dei Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL, insieme al fratello di 29 anni Matthew, anche lui giocatore di hockey. I due sono stati investiti da una macchina vicino alla propria abitazione, nel New Jersey, mentre andavano in bici.
A darne la tragica notizia sono stati i Columbus Blue Jackets, con un comunicato sui propri canali ed il commissioner della lega Gary Bettman. Lo statunitense, coi Columbus dal 2022, aveva giocato con gli USA all’ultimo mondiale in Repubblica Ceca.
I Columbus Blue Jackets hanno rilasciato oggi la seguente dichiarazione sulla scomparsa dell’attaccante All-Star Johnny Gaudreau e di suo fratello Matthew
“The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy. Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Meredith, his children, Noa and Johnny, his parents, their family and friends on the sudden loss of Johnny and Matthew.
“Johnny played the game with great joy which was felt by everyone that saw him on the ice. He brought a genuine love for hockey with him everywhere he played from Boston College to the Calgary Flames to Team USA to the Blue Jackets. He thrilled fans in a way only Johnny Hockey could. The impact he had on our organization and our sport was profound, but pales in comparison to the indelible impression he made on everyone who knew him. Johnny embraced our community when he arrived two years ago, and Columbus welcomed him with open arms. We will miss him terribly and do everything that we can to support his family and each other through this tragedy.
“At this time, we ask for prayers for the Gaudreau family and that their privacy be respected as they grieve.”
