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Father of Late Gaudreau Brothers Assists at Flyers Practice

Guy Gaudreau, father of John and Matthew Gaudreau, joins Philadelphia Flyers training camp as a guest coach.

  • Guy Gaudreau, a former hockey coach, was invited by Flyers coach John Tortorella to help with drills at the team's training camp.
  • The Flyers team showed their appreciation by tapping their sticks and shaking Gaudreau's hand after practice.
  • John and Matthew Gaudreau were tragically killed by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in South Jersey on August 29.
  • John Gaudreau, known as 'Johnny Hockey,' was a star player for the Columbus Blue Jackets and had a notable career with the Calgary Flames.
  • Tortorella expressed hope that Gaudreau's involvement would be therapeutic and offered him an open invitation to return.
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