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Vermont hockey fans mourn loss of Johnny Gaudreau
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont hockey fans are mourning the loss of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, who died alongside his brother in a tragic crash Thursday night. As WCAX sports director Jack Fitzsimmons reports, the Gaudreau family’s connection to the state is strong.
New Jersey State police said the Gaudreau brothers were killed Thursday night when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state.
The 31-year-old Gaudreau was drafted by the Calgary Flames in 2011 out of Boston College, where Matthew also played.
Their father, Vermont-native Guy Gaudreau, had a standout career at North Country before excelling for then-Division 2 Norwich.
Also a star soccer player, the elder Gaudreau is a member of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame.
Gaudreau’s memorial is growing outside the Blue Jackets’ arena in Columbus after the tragic news.
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