As the United States Men’s Hockey Team was celebrating its overtime win on the ice, they made sure to include a very special member of the team.
Members of the team held up a No. 13 jersey with Johnny Gaudreau’s name on the back, honoring the star player who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run in August 2024 alongside his brother, Matthew.
It was such a heartfelt moment that truly made Team USA’s impressive victory even better, as the players were able to honor their dear friend and former teammate. And fans loved to see Gaudreau included in the celebration.
“For Johnny ❤️. Watching Team USA hold up the #13 Jersey on the ice to honor him while his family looks on from the stands is a moment that is going to be remembered forever. What an incredibly beautiful and heavy tribute. Playing for something so much bigger,” one person commented on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“You are forever a gold medal winner Johnny,” another person shared.
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