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Calgary Flames announce a brand new event to honor the Gaudreau brothers and give back to the local community

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Tyler Ball
December 2, 2024  (6:11 PM)
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Former Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau playing in an away game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia, PA.
Photo credit: Amy C. Irvin

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew sadly passed away this summer after a tragic accident and now one of his former teams the Calgary Flames has created a way to honor the brothers.

The hockey community continues to mourn the tragic loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau after the tragic traffic accident that took their lives.

Since they passed the NHL as well as the entire hockey world has come together to support and honor the Gaudreau family after the terrible loss of both men.

This afternoon Johnny Gaudreau's former team the Calgary Flames announced a heartwarming initiative to honor the Gaudreau brothers while giving back to the hockey community.

First with the Columbus Blue Jackets Johnny Gaudreau's team when he unfortunately passed away coming to town the Calgary Flames have plans to honor the Gaudreau's throughout the game.

Guy Gaudreau the father of Johnny and Matthew was seen skating with the Calgary Flames this morning as a guest coach.

After the practice, Guy Gaudreau spoke about the opportunity to come back to Calgary and be welcomed by the Flames organization.

We are deeply grateful to the Flames organization for inviting us back, said Jane to Flames insider Eric Francis. Guy and I, along with our entire family, are looking forward to reconnecting with many friends in Calgary, Jane said while adding that things have been tough for her family lately, especially with the holidays coming up.


In addition to the ceremony that is expected to take place before the game Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar will be wearing a special goalie helmet in honor of Johnny and Matthew.

The tribute to the Gaudreau family will not end once the final buzzer sounds for the Flames and Blue Jackets game.

A new announcement by the Flames has confirmed an exciting community initiative to keep the brothers' spirit and memory going.

Flames launch community project to honor the Gaudreau brothers

According to a post on X, the Calgary Flames have been collecting the hockey sticks left at the Gaudreau brothers' memorial outside of the Saddledome and creating benches.

These benches will now be installed in hockey rinks all across the Calgary area and community.

This community event will allow the Gaudreau brothers' impact on the landscape of hockey to be felt for decades to come.

As the night approaches for this emotional tribute, all eyes in the hockey world are sure to be on Calgary and the Flames.

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