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USA Hockey Honors Gaudreau Brothers with Helmet Decal

The Gaudreau brothers, tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver, are remembered across the hockey community.

Overview

  • Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver on August 29, the day before their sister's wedding.
  • USA Hockey announced that all national teams will wear a helmet decal featuring the Gaudreau name and their jersey numbers this season.
  • The Gaudreau family has filed a court motion to prevent the release of records related to the crash, citing privacy concerns.
  • Sean M. Higgins, the driver involved in the accident, has been charged with vehicular homicide and remains in custody.
  • The hockey community, including NHL legend Henrik Lundqvist, has expressed deep sorrow over the brothers' deaths.