PLYMOUTH, Mich. -- It's been one year since Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau were killed while riding bicycles near their home in Salem County, New Jersey.
The tragic events of Aug. 29, 2024, sent shockwaves throughout the entire sports world, an NHL superstar in Johnny, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, dying when they were struck by an alleged drunken driver who has been charged with two counts of death by auto.
Players at the United States Men's Olympic Orientation Camp on Tuesday and Wednesday made it clear that the memory of Johnny and Matthew, and the impact they made on hockey and the world in general, will never be forgotten.
"Definitely a year of a lot of emotions, one I'll never forget," said Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski Johnny's teammate from 2022-24