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Hockey Community Mourns Gaudreau Brothers at Vigils and Upcoming Funeral

Thousands gather in Calgary and Columbus to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver.

  • Vigils held in Calgary and Columbus drew thousands of fans, teammates, and family members.
  • Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed while biking in New Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding.
  • The driver, Sean Higgins, faces multiple charges including two counts of vehicular homicide.
  • The funeral service will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania, and livestreamed by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  • Tributes and memorials continue to pour in from the hockey community across North America.
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