As Calgary and the hockey community continue to mourn the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the Flames are inviting fans to come together for a Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, September 4th.
The vigil will take place outside the west entrance of the Scotiabank Saddledome at the memorial created by Flames fans, since hearing of the tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew.
The Candlelight Vigil will be Day 1 of a 13-day observance for fans to continue to visit the memorial and pay tribute to Johnny and Matthew.
The event is expected to be 45 minutes and will include a 13-minute vigil for Johnny & Matthew with accompanying speakers from the Flames.
• Program Begins: 8:00pm
• Speakers
• Sunset: 8:14pm
• 13 minute vigil begins shortly after sunset
• Program Ends: 8:45pm
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Prayers to all affected by this! Love will prevail ❤
Well done Calgary Flames and Fans very classy. Thank you to the Gaurdreau family for sharing your sons. Rest In Peace Mathew and Johnny
Rest in Paradise Johnny and Matthew! ❤
That was a heartwarming vigil I just watched. I've been a Flames fan for 38 years. I enjoyed watching Johnny play his game. He was a great ambassador and team player. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gaudreau family during this dark time. I truly hope you find comfort in one another in the coming dark days. May you RIP Johnny(Mr. Hockey) Matthew. You will both be greatly missed. May you fly high with the angels. Joyce from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Thank you for this event. Sad beyond words.
This still hurt as an Oiler fan. And I'm pretty sure it hurt for everyone. Rest in peace Gaudreau Brothers
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This is an amazing tribute
1:00:08 the start of Georges' beautiful rendition of Johnny B Goode..
"Go, go, Johnny, go go" has a whole new meaning to me.
RIP Johnny Hockey, Forever a Flame.
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Rest in Peace Johnny and Matthew. Thank you Johnny for 9 amazing years here in Calgary, both on and off the ice.
2 lives gone because of a selfish and stupid drunk driver. A beautiful tribute.
R.I.P Johnny hockey and Matthew, Gaudreau was one of the reasons why the Flames became my second favourite team
This truly is heartbreaking….even though I am a Stars fan Johnny Hockey was something special and this whole story just is devastating and gutrenching. #Forever13
Can't stop crying. Will miss them both
Rest in Peace Mathew and Johnny #13
R.I.P Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Have fun on the big hockey rink in the sky.
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I've been looking for an old Gaudreau Flames jersey everywhere, and there's no trace. I'll forever be kicking myself that I never bought anything with his name on it. Even after he joined Columbus, he was still such an awesome player to watch, and an even better human off the ice. RIP Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
How many of those people were cursing him when he left?
Clowns
The bolts would like to send our prayers to you guys❤
What a beautiful memorial. So sad, so so sad. #gojohnnygo
Johnny was more than an incredible hockey player; he was an even better brother, son, father, husband, friend, and mentor. While his family knew him in ways we could only dream of, we glimpsed his true spirit through his passion for life, his love for family, and his undeniable dedication to hockey. His first NHL goal was just the beginning—a moment that sparked a deep connection between him and this city. Johnny’s legacy goes far beyond the ice. To us, he’ll always be Johnny Hockey—fierce, kind, and unforgettable.
i was so sad when i heard the news 😔
Beautiful tribute to Johnny Hockey. 1:00:08
Rest in peace from toronto.💙🕊️🫂🥺
R. I. P. Johnny 13 🏒 Matthew 21 🏒 Gaudreau!
What’s the name of the song played at the beginning before they went live? Beautiful tune. Really hit me in the feels. Rip Johnny and Matty
as tough as this was to watch what an amazing job
Rest In Peace Johnny and Matthew
In all the darkness I enjoyed hearing the fun and funny stories about him you will always have a place in our hearts
Fly High🕊️❤️
I remember his rookie year is when I really started getting into watch the flames. He quickly became my favourite player, always so exciting to watch. We will miss you Johnny hockey 😢
Props to a memorable and heartfelt tribute to your Flame forever Calgary 🕯🕯
Hockey taps to you Johnny & Matthew
What an amazing tribute to Johnny and Matt. From everyone here in Columbus, we mourn with you guys and the entire NHL over this horrible tragedy. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Gaudreau family. 🙏🏼
we need to remember how the gaudreaus died: no more drunk driving.
Lanny is such a great guy.
I hope that Gatorade goes to a food bank or something.
Oil Country is grieving with you, Calgary. RIP Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau 🕯🕯
Hopefully someday we’ll see a Gaudreau statue and #13 in the rafters.
First, I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends.
This is a huge loss to the family, friends, and hockey.
From Michigan, I am a Detroit Red Wings fan and a hockey fan, and this hurts. To hear what has happened in this tragic event, there are no words.
This vigil was amazing and from a hockey nation. Thank you.
RIP Johnny Hockey and Matthew.🏒🏒🏒🏒🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯💔
Stay strong, everybody, and peace to all