The ice hockey professional Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, who died in a traffic accident, were buried amidst great sympathy. The funeral service near the US metropolis of Pennsylvania was attended by family members, numerous professionals and also Gary Bettman, the head of the North American league NHL.
The 31-year-old US national player Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who was two years younger, died in a traffic accident in the US federal state of New Jersey on August 29. Both were riding bicycles when they were hit by a car and fatally injured. The driver is suspected of being drunk. The brothers had actually wanted to celebrate their sister’s wedding the following day.
Known by the nickname “Johnny Hockey,” Gaudreau initially played for the Calgary Flames for nine years in the NHL and was about to start his third season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. In his 644 games, he collected 642 points through goals and assists. At the last World Cup in the Czech Republic, he scored the goal that made it 3-0 in the US team’s 6-1 victory over the German selection.