It’s with great sadness, we mourn the tragic deaths of our friend Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau.
Our hearts are broken by this devastating loss. Johnny was and always will be a member of the Flames family and loved by all of Calgary.
It was our privilege to call Johnny our teammate for nine amazing years in Calgary. He came to Calgary as a young man and grew up here, not only as a superstar on the ice, but also a beloved member of our community.
The pain we feel for Johnny’s wife Meredith, children Noa and Johnny, parents Jane and Guy, sisters Kristen and Katie, and the entire Gaudreau family is immense.
Ownership, management, players, and staff of the Calgary Flames express our heartfelt sympathies during their time of sorrow.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
30 Comments
Rest in peace Johnny
And matthew
On my drive into work today, it was both beautiful and saddening to see fans wearing #13 jerseys. I was lucky enough to work down where he was living for a while, and whenever he came through the cafe after the morning skate, he'd sit and have a coffee with me and just chat. It showed how great a guy he was, as he didn't have to do that for a fan, especially at a place he was a customer of. Feeling for the entire Gaudreau family. RIP. Going to play Johnny B. Goode a bunch today!
Rip Johnny Hockey. Great memories at the dome with my son watching him fly all over the ice. ❤ 🙏
So sad to what about to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau😭😢😢😢
Unimaginable pain. Thank you Johnny for all the joy you have given me and everyone here in Calgary in the time you were here.
Legends never die! ❤❤🔥🔥❤❤
The Gaudreau family made Flames fans feel like part of their family. Lord, have mercy.
Rest in peace Johnny Hockey ❤
Can't stop crying, RIP Johnny and Matthew.
I didn’t get to know them both but I’m so very sorry for the loss
WTF! What a sick world! God help the Gaudreau family!🙏🏻
Sad day for hockey fans everywhere. RIP boys
RIP Johnny Hockey 🕊
Peace and prayers to the Gaudreau family.
I'm a Stars fan. This has changed the way I look at the Game 7 goal of 2022. But it's also lit a fire of anger in me toward drunk drivers or just unsafe drivers in general. Texting, drinking, or anything of the sort while driving are equally insane and I will never understand people who justify distracted driving of any kind. It's also a huge motivation to keep driving the way I do: everything I can possibly think of to keep myself and everyone else safe.
After this news, I feel like Johnny played for my team, even though you could say he became a rival. At the end of the day, it's a hockey game and sportsmanship is so important.
I cant believe it
I'm in shock , I'm also Madd.
Do not drive anywhere after a couple of pints. Leave the car at home or have a plan
We owe this season to Johnny every win is his
RIP
This seems unreal. 😢Can't even begin to think how their parents feel. Thank you for the highs Johnny. RIP both.
I'm still in disbelief
Terrible
My condolences to his family and anyone else who loved him, on and off the ice
RIP Johnny and Matthew. You’ll both be missed by us and your family
Rip Johnny hockey and Matthew!! Can't believe I woke up to this.. So sad will be wearing 13 Gaudreau today in honor of him.. Flames forever!!
I’m sorry but there has been some terrible reporters on this tragedy so far.. this is the best and most appropriate one I have seen so far. Very sad. This image and silence makes it sink it in more than any other persons thoughts.
nice touch by the flames. what a tragedy for the gaudreau family. dui … ugh. life in prison
Way too soon.😭
Another stark reminder not to drink and drive.
Rest in peace Gaudreau. You will be forever missed.
прощай Джонни Хоккей😢