The city of Calgary pays homage to the late Johnny Gaudreau
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Citizens of Calgary gathered in the masses to pay tribute to their former hockey star Johnny "hockey" Gaudreau on Wenesday.
Johnny and his brother Matthew were tragically struck by a vehicle near their home in Salem County, New Jersey, on Thursday night. Unfortunately, both Johnny and Matthew passed away as a result of the accident.
Thousands upon thousands of them had gathered. They held their phones in the air, flashlights on, holding a quiet but powerful vigil for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
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A few feet away, many of the Calgary Flames, their coaches, management and staff did the same. All united with the fans in the same grief that had drawn so many to the old rink where «Johnny Hockey» had provided them with so many magical moments.
«To see all of you here, this is what makes me proud to be a Calgarian and this is what made Johnny so proud of the city,» said Flames general manager Craig Conroy.
«To see all of you here, this is what makes me proud to be a Calgarian and this is what made Johnny so proud of the city,» said Flames general manager Craig Conroy.
This is a clear indication of just how precious Johnny Gaudreau was to Flames fans. Although he was traded to Columbus, fans pulled out their dusty Gaudreau jersey's from their closets and rallied behind their beloved star.
Johnny Gaudreau was a 4th round draft pick by the Flames in 2011. He quickly stole the hearts of the fanbase and was given the name "Johnny Hockey" for his elite play-making abilities.
Jets Latest would like to send their deepest sympathies to the Gaudreau family during this extremely difficult times
source: Calgary Herald
Thousands of Flames fans gather for candlelight vigil for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
Thousands of Flames fans gather for candlelight vigil for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
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