NHL All-Star player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed in NJ crash

[@ivarbrouwer197]

This is not an accident, as some media have categorised it, drunk driving is never an accident, it’s intentional.

[@lisasante254]

One Hundred Percent! It was a choice. Life in prison. Justice for their children and a message to people that this will not be tolerated.

[@Hanad3]

@@lisasante254 the gun violence is tolerated in America which is the biggest danger in public safely

[@tony4534]

And no one has said it was an accident they just say it was a crash which it was.

[@kassi420]

Major Sean Higgins ruined the Gaudreau family’s life, hockey fans lives, his own family’s life, his military career, what a disgrace. How are you a Major and have so little discipline to drink and drive, illegally overtake two cars on the Shoulder Lane (where he struck the Gaudreau brother) all because he felt the cars in front were going too slow. Shame on him!

[@201hours8]

Drunk driving is definitely a choice, but killing someone while driving drunk is not (in most cases). Not defending the driver whatsoever, he's definitely at fault, no doubt, but it's super unlikely that he CHOSE to kill people while under the influence

[@nilocblue]

The entire Hockey world has been shook to its core.

[@ugiswrong]

I doubt many KHL fans really care

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@ugiswrong No need to pull a Karen here, bro.

[@floyd2222]

I am a Canucks fan, and despised Gaudreau as a Flame, seriously, DESPISED him. I cannot frickin believe what has happened to him and his brother. There are no words for how awful this is. Just. Awful. It is unbelievable, how can this happen? Love and prayers to both the boys' family and friends, and to Johnny's fans. Just. Awful.

[@Pablo-gl9dj]

Hockey will continue without consideration for what has happened. That is what sports always does.

[@ytb3748]

@nilocblue "The entire Hockey world has been shook" that's a given, but what we should be really talking about is how to avoid future tragedies like this one by building dedicated bike lanes and educating drivers.

[@the_original_landcruisers]

The defendant's biggest concern was having to be in jail until Monday. Can you even believe?

[@katherinebursett5935]

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@Jenna-Tailya]

He will be in jail till Thursday.

[@masterlegacy1]

@@Jenna-Tailyashould be in jail the rest of his life.

[@Dirtytanker]

Sad thing is he'll do less than 10 years before he's out on parole.

[@lolalord3494]

Unbelievable 😡

[@johnnyDs82]

“I’m here until Thursday” wtf do you think, buddy!?!? You killed 2 people! You took fathers away from their kids, husbands away from their wives! Sons away from their parents and hockey players from their fans! So YES YOU ARE STAYING FOR LIFE, FORGET THURSDAY!!!

[@aliviachaudhuri1841]

Bro its not illegal to ask a question

[@Bobbit1977]

Blowing a kiss to his widow isn't either. ​@@aliviachaudhuri1841

[@johnc3351]

Like does he even understand what he did? Literally has 0 remorse smh.

[@johnnyDs82]

@@aliviachaudhuri1841 it’s not!? My bad man - here’s a 🥕

[@aliviachaudhuri1841]

@@johnnyDs82 yummy thanks

[@moviereelnews]

he had OPEN BEER in his car. there's nothing suspected...he drank and drive. he's a monster. life in prison minimum

[@chazappiah5059]

The worse is he is drunk and trying to over take another can’t get my head around his foolishness

[@kremits9360]

Exactly that’s what pisses me off, guy admitted to having at least 5 beers before getting in the car, but still all they say is “alleged”

[@moviereelnews]

@@chazappiah5059 and he kept drinking thus the open beer. he didn't give a single care. he literally knew what he was doing. life in prison.

[@mattvan5100]

Each murder charge comes with a 10 year sentence. Dude will do 20 years max. What a messed up system.

[@jough_no]

@@mattvan5100I saw that… So dumb. You ruin multiple families’ lives for eternity and the punishment isn’t harsh at all

[@baknights14]

This is a quote from Johnny Gaudreau when he left the Calgary Flames to play for Columbus this just shows what kind of man he was: " I hope the people of Calgary can remember me not only as a hockey player, but also as a Good Person with Good Values. Thank you for supporting me over the years, and for making my family a part of yours". RIP Johnny Hockey, and Matthew Gaudreau. 31 years old and 29 years old.

[@jvelvick8400]

🥺😥 The Hockey World has lost a realllllly great guy! Fly high 13 🏒🏒

[@JUVI9596]

I’m a Flames season ticket holder. we miss Johnny Hockey big time. He was a class act all the way..

[@johnnyDs82]

Way too sad!

[@Pablo-gl9dj]

He was beyond happy to get out of Calgary. He hung the team out to dry.

[@mariopelletier4183]

@@Pablo-gl9dj your life must not be funny having all that anger in you

[@JohnHausser]

Don’t drink and drive folks

[@SamuelJ888]

People should stop drinking period

[@ramencurry6672]

New Jersey has some of the toughest drunk driving laws. That guy will get some jail time

[@lionelhowell4972]

@@SamuelJ888 There is nothing wrong with casual drinking ( It does not mean to get DRUNK) for relaxation, the main thing is doing it responsibly which was not the case here, this MF was RECKLESS!!

[@coolunknown1908]

@lionelhowell4972 drinking literally kills braincells and your liver and impares you mentally while also being extremely addictive. sugar is a drug too, its extremely addictive and leads to diabetes and cancer. smoking leads to cancer and vaping lines the inside of your lungs causing irreverseable damage.

[@anacc3257]

@@lionelhowell4972 It's always bad for you and an unnecessary thing to do but drinking and driving is much worse than just responsibly drinking a little at home every now and then.

[@jamesdavis8731]

The driver, if he was legally intoxicated, needs to go to prison for life. This shit has to be dealt with super seriously. Enough of this crap. This type of thing is totally avoidable.

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

Well, not if he was legally intoxicated.

[@vsty7z]

Pfft he wasn't even that drunk, he was just one of those aggressive asshole driver... The law will not save you buddy

[@findaxelfoley8106]

Life in prison

[@bryan89wr]

It's far too often that people are only given just a slap on the wrist for such a horrific crime. Sadly, a proper sentencing for this homicide might only occur because of the victims notoriety.

[@timaweyyne]

you want someone who is obviously under influence to get the full punishment while giving the Jan 6th rioters free pass

[@timkelly2874]

​@@timaweyyne this has nothing to do with politics...

[@lakingsbb23]

F off... politics. Just go away.

[@GoatsatanRex]

It doesn’t matter. Will never bring them back

[@MacAdamyAwards]

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner - NHL's Most Gentlemanly Player

[@kobyschechter8163]

He won the Lady Byng in 2017.

[@marsneedstowels]

@@kobyschechter8163 Next trivia question. When did he receive the fourth most Hart votes?

[@kobyschechter8163]

@@marsneedstowels 2021-22?

[@marsneedstowels]

@@kobyschechter8163 You got it. What a season.

[@kobyschechter8163]

@@marsneedstowels Hockey is the sport that I’m the most invested in. I’m a huge NY Islanders fan. I live only a few miles away from UBS Arena. Most people in the USA couldn’t care less about hockey. I wish it was more popular but it’s not an accessible sport for most people because of all the equipment you need. It’s very expensive. Why is soccer the most popular sport in the world? All you need is a ball. You don’t even need a field to practice playing soccer. You can play on a beach or in a parking lot or in a park.

[@JesseMartinez-cm7tl]

Absolutely tragic.

[@louern123]

Even though I don’t follow hockey, as a mother whose daughter lost her father, my body aches thinking about their family . 💔😢💔😢

[@CalvinBiefeld]

5-6 beers??? Bet it was closer to 10....Sad nonetheless..Avoidable tragedy.

[@JohnHausser]

Dude was literally drinking in his car

[@CalvinBiefeld]

@@JohnHausser Awful

[@petermelville5524]

Homicidal Criminal

[@ivarbrouwer197]

No excuses, but 5-6 beers isn’t even that much to totally loose the plot. He must have been way more druk for a lot longer. But alcohol does make you overestimate your capabilities.

[@drunkenastarte5243]

@@ivarbrouwer197 Ask any cop, 99% of the time a suspected drunk driver voluntarily claims to have had "only 'X' amount of beer/spirits/wine", it's typically closer to at least *double* that amount! These self-entitled idiots think if they admit to drinking a little bit, then it's obviously showing remorse and the system will go easier on them. My neighborhood has more than a few First Responder households, including a few cops/retired police. The horror stories and the actual stats are beyond belief.

[@onecompass7290]

how sad, sister's wedding ruined, parents devastated, family shattered

[@trawlins396]

It's sickening

[@michaelbliss2490]

This one hits hard. These young men were clearly so special to so many.

[@Aljosef6366]

Terribly tragic and sad leaving young wives and babies behind. Not effing fair. And the wedding? What a devastating knock for the family on what should've been a most joyous day. My heart goes out to them.

[@AntsDrone]

This is horrific, I literally have chills. This type of loss is absolutely tragic. There are no words.

[@Rmk4luv61]

Heartbreaking .sympathy to all their family, friends an fans.

[@petermelville5524]

Two angels killed by the most the common meathead, typifying the American psyche, drunk malevolent road-rage criminality. Just a truly exceptionally gifted athlete with an angelic personality. Look at the picture of those two brothers, their eyes, the joy and humility.

[@mcscotty325]

Please save to your anti-American rant for the CBC. Oh wait...I forgot you can't comment on your state controlled censored media. Anyway, nice to know nobody drinks and drives in Canada.

[@EspherMercury]

@@mcscotty325 "I forgot you can't comment on your state controlled censored media." - oh buddy tell me you've never looked at a CBC comment section without telling me you've never looked at a CBC comment section lmao

[@mcscotty325]

@@EspherMercury Well, I guess you haven't looked at CBC's KZbin channel

[@Eddy_Cullen]

@@EspherMercury CBC comments are locked. CTV and Global (which are private corporations) are free to comment.

[@Eddy_Cullen]

That's not road rage nor malevolence. That's just 5-6 beers - try keeping a steering wheel straight after that.

[@GLrebirth]

Teammate and friend from Calgary Sean Monahan signed with Columbus to play with Johnny. They were going to play and raise their kids together 😥.

[@jgameful]

Such a sad and tragic loss! My heart bleeds for his wife and family 😢. He had such incredible character and incredible skills.

[@charlesh1735]

Columbus Ohio is reeling in the heartbreaking news of the loss of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The NHL has lost one of the greats. I can’t imagine the grief and pain the Graudreau family is suffering right now. I will keep his family in our hearts and prayers.

[@eeo1973]

I would add that a whole lot of Ohio is reeling. A lot of families are reeling. It’s one of the most horrible stories I have ever heard and I don’t follow hockey that closely at all. But I love my state. My kids live in Cbus. Like Dom Tiberi said, this one hurts.

[@charlesh1735]

@@eeo1973 I agree. Very sad news. A terrible tragedy. This drunk driver is going to come with terms of the pain and devastation he caused this family.

[@Duke_Bootee24]

I can’t even grasp the sorrow this family is dealing with this. I know a story drives interest but the fact they were supposed to be groomsmen the next day at their sisters wedding is heart crushing on how tough life can be.

[@iheomanwakpadolu2576]

May their Souls Rest In Peace 🙏 and Condolence to their family and friends 🙏 🙏🙏🙏

[@seph_f]

i just cant believe this happened, life is so unfair

[@iambeiam]

This heartbreaking. Unimaginable loss for the family, more so for humanity.

[@douglasclinkscales8826]

Really such a tragedy. They had their whole lives ahead of them. Condolences and God Bless their families

[@mglaser2053]

When are we going to talk about the elephant in the room - the unjust, inequitable and deeply systemic traffic violence that is killing over 100 Americans per day and affecting millions more. Stop talking about how sad this is and start demanding safer streets that puts humans first.

[@jkliao6486]

If people stop buying SUVs and pickup trucks the size of a house, you might have a point on unsafe street designs. Otherwise, anyone driving in an SUV alone is just as guilty for having pedestrian-killing roads in the states.

[@MrLuisroot]

Car centric infrastructure is the issue, sadly it's a cultural one

[@Eddy_Cullen]

Ban liquor. Oh wait...

[@jaymac4220]

I bike all the time, it is my only mode of transportation. There is no way in hell I would be out on a dark county back road without a shoulder after sunset with cars whizzing by at 50mph. Drunk driver or not, NO bikes belong on that road day or night, period. Bikes are not cars. I agree with you though, the world needs more NO BIKING signs posted on roads such as Stumpy Lane even if it is completely obvious to me.

[@xboxrules8472]

@@jkliao6486 I drive an SUV alone, you communist.

[@Hawk-a-Paw]

From Toronto Canada. Eyes welled up, so sad makes me sick.

[@RosemarieCollins-v4p]

Condolences to their family 😪🙏

[@robertparsons5295]

The NHL isn’t the NFL. Very true. They play 80+ games. Sometimes, three in four nights. They hit at 25+ mph. Johnny Hockey was amongst the best. Person and player. Another tragedy caused by pure, unmitigated, selfishness.

[@quebecforce111]

Ice hockey are by far more popular in the world than American football. Ice hockey are an international sport, NFL are a regional sport only popular in USA and only play in USA. Ice hockey are played in more than 54 countries. Ice hockey ane number 1 or 2 most popular sport in 9 countries.

[@SteffiDuets]

@@quebecforce111 truth is on 2 behind brainless soccer in Germany. NFL is popular in Germany too

[@joeblog2672]

@@quebecforce111 NFL style football is VERY popular in Europe even though I'm not aware of any real professional leagues on that continent since the World Football League disbanded some 20+ years ago. The NFL plays or has played regular season games in Europe, Mexico and of course our Canada eh. They will also play a game in Brazil this year. Professionally I'll take the ice but popularity wise, it's a real tough call on the global scale. Soccer and basketball have everything beat incidentally.

[@quebecforce111]

@@joeblog2672 ice hockey are by far more popular thans American football internationally. Sincerely american football are a regional sport, nobody cares outside USA a litle bit in Canada but... Ice hockey have leagues everywhere in europes are the number one sport in Russia, Letonia,Finland ,Canada some ex CCCP countries to and number to in Switzerland, Germany, Sweeden, Poland, Austria, Denmark and some others. Of course soccer are the most popular sport in the world (it's boring like shit but...) , cricket number 2 because of India and Pakistan and basketball third. Ice hockey are ranked 88th most popular sport in the world and american footbal are 16 th .

[@quebecforce111]

@@SteffiDuets ice hockey are the second most popular sport in Germany after soccer. the DHL are very big there.

[@beastlyidiots9232]

Fxcking disgraceful. This is really sad. Love for the family.

[@GlmToto]

I can’t comprehend how this family will recover from something like this. This is truly heartbreaking.

[@loloca]

So sad 😭 tragic! I hope the families get justice! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Door1]

This news just broke my heart yesterday. Listening to this story today just made me realize that while I'm not a fan of the Bluejackets, I am a fan of hockey and I appreciate players from different teams not just because of their skillset, but because of who they are off the ice as well. RIP Johnny and Matt. Many of us feel the sadness today and we won't ever forget about you.

[@lisasante254]

I’m also a fan of children who want to grow up with their fathers.😢😭

[@TheeDavidDee]

Devastating losses. RIP

[@davek.3483]

Stop with the thoughts and prayers people. Thoughts and prayers do NOTHING. You want to make the world better in tge wake of this senseless tragedy? Then pledge RIGHT NOW to NEVER drink and drive.

[@lisasante254]

Still, compassion does not go unnoticed.

[@davek.3483]

I pledge that in memory of Johnny and Matt, I will not drink and drive.

[@ChrisWilliams-cj9wm]

I agree 100 percent. If thoughts and prayers had any transformative value, the world would be a paradise by now. The only thing that matters are serious, concrete commitments.

[@Jordan.Q]

I wish the family my condolences. RIP brothers 😢

[@larswillsen]

Condolences to their families, this is an unimaginable and devastating tragedy .. Safe travels boys!

[@lessthanthreemetal]

This could have been any one of us with young families. Heartbreaking.

[@panindonesia]

Very sad for their families

[@bbloodyangel1]

So tragic. Rest easy Johnny and Matt.

[@hockeybroski06]

R.I.P. Johnny and Matthew

[@sharondasykes2101]

That's horrible may they rest in peace

[@gustafnolinder6007]

Its just so dark. For the NHL and the fans. And these guys had families, this accident could have been avoided and that breaks my heart. Dont ever put anyone else in danger. Do not drink and drive. Ever.

[@ei3545]

Alcohol is not only lame but toxic and dangerous

[@janetcampbell5678]

R.I.P. Young men. My condolences to your family and friends. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@dannybaldwin7343]

💔 Heartbreaking will miss you Johnny Hockey here in Columbus Condolences to family 💔

[@IM-NOT-A-BOT-USA]

Soo Sad.. Gone too soon #PrayersToFamily 🙏🏼

[@dawnmaiorano8421]

So heartbreaking!!! Senseless drunk driver !!!!!! GOD BE WITH THIS FAMILY SHOWER THEM WITH YOUR GRACE !!

[@juliacallan5113]

What a horrible tragedy. Praying for their family ❤

[@arnettaburton7429]

Terribly Terribly Sad😞🙏🙏

[@SS-iv7wv]

stop saying suspected drunk driving, this is just ridiculous. The reason the US is falling apart is people like this can't even admit something so obvious. RIP to Johnny and Matthew.

[@MarkLewis-qe4pj]

Agreed. See the video of the murderer in court. “ what I have to stay here until Thursday ?”

[@CaptainGoodguySentientAI]

wouldn’t it be funny if the suspected drunk driver sean higgens showed up at their games?

[@cherylalt101]

They say suspected or alleged for legal reasons. Until the police have blood tests or whatever is required, the news has to keep an "open mind." I don't think it's because people can't admit it. As always, it's all about money, not getting sued, oh and good journalism.

[@SamuelJ888]

@@cherylalt101 also the defense could make a case that the media outlet are influencers the jury too. So def cant blame the news for doing this

[@RandyWatson-q2t]

Alleged journalism

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

Absolutely devastated. Truly no words words for this loss. RIP Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Gaudreau and God Bless them & their family🕊❤️The hockey world will be hurting for a while..

[@5150StudioNorth]

As a Leafs fan and lifelong hockey fan growing up and learning to skate in the backyard at such an early age, playing hockey, this tragedy is devastating on a many levels. With any professional sport, there are individuals who pride themselves and who are grateful for the opportunity to play for the love of it. Johnny Gaudreau was one of those gifted athletes who beat the odds and the passion for hockey was evident. That reflected on and off the ice as Johnny always had time for others including those kids who looked up to him. We lost one of the good guys in professional sports and the same can be said about both Johnny and his brother Matthew. Condolences to the entire Gaudreau family and to those who knew them‼️🙏🏻🏒🥅

[@vilmasvacation8599]

Sincere condolences 💐

[@indo_cad8877]

So sad 😢😢😢

[@1warsawa]

I send my Condolences to the Gaudreau family. I am an Edmonton Oiler fan ., and also lived in Calgary. Johnny was a treasured hockey player as well as a great humanitarian who helped in the Calgary Community Charities. We in Canada grieve. Please pray for the Gaudreau family. RIP Dear Hearts 😢❤

[@Marymary-ik1bx]

Our hearts weep for this family. Love, prayers and condolences to the family.

[@michellearndt3631]

This is such a horrible tragedy. I don't know the Gaudreau brothers, but they seem like amazing men. My heart aches for them. RIP. ❤

[@Sekeplayz]

It’s not fair he had a 7 month year old boy and a 2 year old girl they r never gonna no their own dad Johnny they won’t have any memories of them personally but they will with all the loving photos rest in peace rip Johnny and Mathew

[@standing0]

RIP Johnny Hockey and bro 😢

[@greggoold9200]

Rip Johnny and Matt G

[@NancyDonarm-kl3kc]

It is so heartbreaking for their sister, her wedding scared for life. Why don"t they make this a life sentence in jail as the family has a life long sentence of heartache, never going away

[@jeremycounty9546]

"I'm here until Thursday" bro you're going to be there for life

[@1kewlglamma]

Drunk driving and possibly road rage? This man is concerned about being in jail until Thursday? Deplorable...

[@lesliepfeifer8518]

Gut punch... 😢 What a senseless loss.

[@Mysterychapters]

So tragic for the family. Huge loss of two brothers, gone too soon. I hope the drunk driver gets life in prison without possibility of parole. RIP Johnny and his brother

[@johnc3351]

did he just ask the judge "so I'm here until Thursday?"...you'll be in jail for the rest of your life!

[@nedflanders1559]

10 years is the maximum allowed, by law. So 20 years, if it's times two.

[@davesingh8702]

@@nedflanders1559that seems incorrect, he will most likely be charged 1st degree which indicates a range between 10-20 years

[@rossviles7794]

He won't be in jail for the rest of his life. He'll serve 10 or 11 years on good behavior and then he'll have a full life ahead of him.

[@saskk2290]

​@@rossviles7794why so bitter?

[@rossviles7794]

@@saskk2290 no bitterness, just the truth.

[@dcmechanical]

“So I’m here until Thursday” seriously dude

[@NoName-vx6up]

Yup, until Thursday 2044.

[@chrissya9994]

Unimaginable tragedy! Sincerest condolences to their family and friends. 🙏

[@the_real_economics]

Johnny was that kind of a player that you would make you go to watch the game. I still cannot believe I will not see him play. He is exactly the same size as me, very inspirational, that you do not have to be big to be great.

[@brady1027-m5p]

True underdog story. Johnny Gaudreau was always the guy who smaller players my age looked up to. From being a 4th round pick in 2011, and turning into one of the best players of that draft class, he truly defied the odds. Even though I'm an Oilers fan, I've never heard anything but good things about him. I'm praying for his family, friends, teammates, fans, as well as anyone else involved in this tragic story. It honestly doesn't even feel real. May Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau both rest in peace

[@Barbra-c6l]

Horrible,the sister must be devasted,why would such a thing happen a day away from her wedding.i feel for the family,its beyond shocking,im putting myself in their shoes,and im feeling gutted

[@johnl6277]

Thank you for covering this news, CNN. Hockey may be behind the top 3 professional sports leagues in most of the US, but this coverage means so much for hockey fans both in the US and Canada.

[@JulieCurry-f5o]

RIP.. stay safe

[@findaxelfoley8106]

Usual suspect

[@trawlins396]

Hes white

[@findaxelfoley8106]

@@trawlins396 Hench the term "Usual Suspect" its was a DUI death, not a robbery

[@trawlins396]

@@findaxelfoley8106 🤦

[@Oilers1972]

You never have to get anywhere that quickly that you need to pull around someone on the right side. Had he waited 10 seconds longer they are still alive. Take your time and don’t drink and drive.

[@WillardClark-q9b]

I lost my brother not too long ago same way it's like a part of me is gone and when I hear a drunk driver say I have to stay in jail I think you should get life my heart goes so much out to that family I know what they going through 😢😢🙏🙏🙏😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@RomansAfanasjevs]

ты был одним из лучших хоккеистов планеты RIP

[@Mindandhockey]

He gonna be there longer than Thursday. Fans across Canada and the USA want a piece of this man even more for showing no remorse. Johnny would say forgive him. Nope he destroyed a family by taking away a husband father son ect and to a lesser extent hockey fans from calgary to Columbus who loved this man

[@williammarquart]

I was nearly killed once biking in a city, middle day. Heard a car slam on brakes, side mirror clipped my arm, car crashed into a building. I said to myself no more biking on the streets. I know bikers love it but i hate the car danger. May God guide their souls upward.

[@jaymac4220]

I bike all the time, it is my only mode of transportation. There is no way in hell I would be out on a dark county back road without a shoulder after sunset with cars whizzing by at 50mph. Drunk driver or not, NO bikes belong on that road day or night, period. Bikes are not cars. Maybe the world needs more NO BIKING signs posted on roads such as Stumpy Lane even if it is completely obvious to me.

[@mnh1956]

Very sad story, May Mother Father God bless these y Young men and all of their loved ones with light and love of a thousand suns .

[@JUVI9596]

Calgarian here. We are reeling

[@johnnyDs82]

If you are watching this and you can admit to yourself honestly that you have driven drunk in the past, maybe a year ago? Last month after a party? Or maybe you are drinking right now and considering driving home? DON’T DO IT! Don’t let their death be in vain! It’s not too late to make the right choice! If you guys can make a promise to me and to yourselves right now, that you will NEVER drink and drive, I will make the promise right now with you! Just don’t do it! No exceptions! RIP Brothers! Johnny Hockey Forever!

[@holylandfan3275]

How horrible for their family!!! Also, poor sister! How would she even be able to have her wedding after this. 🥲

[@LindaVball]

Being an Edmonton Oilers fan, I really disliked Johnny when he played for Calgary ……because he was so good…that’s my tribute to him. So wish this wasn’t true. I hope it helps the Gaudreau family to know friends and “foes” alike share in their sorrow. My heart breaks for them.

[@c.falcon5045]

Sad, man! RIP!🙏🏾🥀🙏🏾🥀

[@roadwarrior6039]

Sad!😢

[@jankelly384]

What a waste of two amazing young lives..unimaginable tragedy that should never have happened…love and condolences 💐 to the family 😢❤

[@Imaginehello7799]

RIP 😢

[@Magda-cn9ob]

My heart goes out to the family, friends, teammates...What an unimaginable tragedy. It is hard to find the words of comfort in the face of such a tragic loss😢 Wishing all the Loved Ones of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau courage and peace during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in loving memories, strength in the support of those who care, and hope in each new day🤞🙏❤

[@hotnspicyx]

I notice there are more people getting killed by drunk drivers than ever before. This is getting out of control. No roads in America are ever safe regardless you're in gated, light, or high security residential community. There's always an idiot, drunk driver, wreckless drivers somewhere waiting to strike. Believe there is. Theres so much grief for the family and fans of Johnny and Matt. May you be at Peace. 😢

[@amedori18]

What a devastating tragedy. I’m at a loss of words. Deepest condolences to their family and loved ones.

[@koshka02]

Can't imagine what the parents are going through....

[@lisasante254]

Deviating! That drunk driver would not want me as the parent showing up for his court dates. It would not go well for him!

[@ironman4122]

RIP boys🙏 🖤💛🏒✌️

[@anitracooley4222]

How Horrible

[@christinefougere]

All of us mourn and are greiving Johnny Hockey and Matthew's tragic deaths. We loved Gaudreau in Canada especially in Calgary where he played for 9 years. Off ice he was a wonderfu, compassionate, kind man

[@vj6024]

Such a tragedy. I’m so sad for their family- their wives, their children, and their parents. I can’t imagine what they are (all) going through.

[@mescalito9545]

I know this story is being covered, but IMO it’s not being covered to the extent that it should be. This is an absolute tragedy! So incredibly sad!

[@twwap294]

Incredible losses for that family. RIP