In memory of the Gaudreau brothers

Last summer’s tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau was not the end of the brothers’ legacies, as the Gaudreau family honored them by raising money for a cause they loved on Saturday.

Last summer’s tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau was not the end of the brothers’ legacies, as the Gaudreau family honored them by raising money for a cause they loved on Saturday. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl has the story. 

The families of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau are still grieving their deaths and hoping they have found a legacy that will last by fundraising for a new playground at the family’s beloved school. Their mother is excited for the days when children will laugh and play with her sons looking down from above.

The 1st annual Gaudreau Family 5K is set to take place in Sewell, New Jersey, on May 31, 2025. The event honors the life and legacy of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew who were struck and killed by an alleged drunken driver in New Jersey last year. It also helps raise money to build a playground for...

Johnny Gaudreau, who played for the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints in 2010-11, will have his No. 8 jersey retired by the team.