The Blue Jackets held their home opener Tuesday in Columbus, and before the game, honored Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in an emotional ceremony that involved family and friends. The Jackets raised a banner to the rafters with the number 13 to honour their former player.
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WE LOVE YOU JOHNNNYYYYY HOCKEYYY❤❤❤❤❤
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Beautiful tribute
That was so sad & touching 😢 tears started flowing …….
A world without alcohol and car accidents ……… we can only dream of. 😔
All the best to the entire family !!! 🥺🙏❤
Two sons, Two brothers, Two fathers, Two Husbands, the lasting and loving impact Johnny and Matthew of their passing can never truly heal, but thank you for honoring their legacy Columbus Blue Jackets
Fly high boys ❤
Rest in peace Johnny and Matthew Gaudrea. Stay strong pops and mom. God bless the Gaudrea’s and the kids. Give them strength to keep pushing 😢.
His legacy will be forever remembered
No one in Columbus or Calgary should wear number 13 no offence but that is my opinion that is Johnny Hockey's 🏒 number.
Not a single dry eye in the building and rightfully so. Thank you Johnny we love you and we will miss you. 😢
Absolutely beautiful moment. I'm a pens fan and not a jackets fan at all but this tribute was one that absolutely teared me up. Johnny was one of my favorite players to play the game. Ever since he went to Columbus, I still continued to watch what he does for the team as he was an incredibly skilled and talented player and seems like an awesome person off the ice .
RIP Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. 😢🕊️
I honestly got emotional at this tribute, Johnny got the send off he deserved and the perfect tribute. Thank you for all the greatest moments Johnny and Matthew
Beautiful tribute to both Johnny and Matthew Gaudrea. Had tears in my eyes watching this. And thank you to the NHL for approval for 13 seconds to run silent when the puck first dropped. Hockey will always hold a special place in my heart ❤
That was hard to watch…
Did they really need the club music though?
. I noticed a Columbus player look over to check on Sean Monahan when he got back on the ice after the ceremony. Balling!
Rest in peace Johnny hockey
As a father of 3 boys, my heart goes to Johnny's dad, he still looks crushed
The "Johnny Hockey" chant got me😭😭. RIP Johnny and Matthew. May your memories be a blessing.