Johnny Gaudreau

Johnny Gaudreau
Gaudreau during his time with the Flames in 2016
Born (1993-08-13)August 13, 1993
Salem, New Jersey, U.S.
Died August 29, 2024(2024-08-29) (aged 31)
Oldmans Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Winger
Shot Left
NHL team Calgary Flames
Columbus Blue Jackets
National team  United States
NHL draft 104th overall, 2011
Calgary Flames
Playing career 2014–2024

John Michael "Johnny" Gaudreau (August 13, 1993 – August 29, 2024) was an American professional ice hockey left winger. He played a total of 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets. He was known by the nickname "Johnny Hockey".

Death

On August 29, 2024, Gaudreau and his brother were both cycling on a rural road in Oldmans Township, New Jersey when they were hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver. They were in town for their sister Katie's wedding which was to take place the next day.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10 Team Comcast Midget AAA 46 29 27 56 — — — — — —
2010–11 Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL 60 36 36 72 36 11 5 6 11 6
2011–12 Boston College HE 44 21 23 44 10 — — — — —
2012–13 Boston College HE 35 21 30 51 29 — — — — —
2013–14 Boston College HE 40 36 44 80 14 — — — — —
2013–14 Calgary Flames NHL 1 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2014–15 Calgary Flames NHL 80 24 40 64 14 11 4 5 9 6
2015–16 Calgary Flames NHL 79 30 48 78 18 — — — — —
2016–17 Calgary Flames NHL 72 18 43 61 4 4 0 2 2 0
2017–18 Calgary Flames NHL 80 24 60 84 4 — — — — —
2018–19 Calgary Flames NHL 82 36 63 99 24 5 0 1 1 2
2019–20 Calgary Flames NHL 70 18 40 58 12 10 4 3 7 0
2020–21 Calgary Flames NHL 56 19 30 49 6 — — — — —
2021–22 Calgary Flames NHL 82 40 75 115 26 12 3 11 14 2
2022–23 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 80 21 53 74 22 — — — — —
2023–24 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 81 12 48 60 22 — — — — —
NHL totals 763 243 500 743 176 42 11 22 33 10

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 United States WJC 1 7 7 2 9 4
2014 United States WC 6th 8 2 8 10 2
2016 Team North America WCH 5th 3 2 2 4 0
2017 United States WC 5th 8 6 5 11 0
2018 United States WC 3 10 1 8 9 12
2019 United States WC 7th 6 1 1 2 2
2024 United States WC 5th 8 3 8 11 0
Junior totals 7 7 2 9 4
Senior totals 43 15 32 47 16

References

  1. ↑ "Johnny Gaudreau Stats and News". NHL.com.
  2. ↑ "Johnny Hockey's upward trajectory". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ "NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother have died after their bicycles were hit by a car". Associated Press. Retrieved August 30, 2024.