Known as 'Johnny Hockey,' Johnny Gaudreau was an NHL All-Star and a top U.S. player internationally

FILE - Unted States' Johnny Gaudreau, right, challenges for a puck with Latvia's Janis Jaks during the preliminary round match between Latvia and United States at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

FILE - Unted States' Johnny Gaudreau, right, challenges for a puck with Latvia's Janis Jaks during the preliminary round match between Latvia and United States at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, file)


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NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles Thursday night near their childhood home in New Jersey. Gaudreau was known as "Johnny Hockey" before he entered the league thanks to his dazzling play growing up and at Boston College. The Carneys Point, New Jersey, native spent nine seasons with the Calgary Flames and the past two with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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