NHL : Gaudreau Family Celebrates Olympic Memories, Honors Late Loved Ones

Meredith Gaudreau reflects on an emotional trip to the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan with her three children and in-laws, Jane and Guy Gaudreau. Team USA celebrates gold in men’s and women’s ice hockey, honoring her late husband, Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother, Matthew. The men’s team pays tribute by displaying Johnny’s sweater in their dressing room and bringing it onto the ice after their victory. Johnny, who died in August 2024 at age 31, played ten seasons in the NHL. Matthew, who passed at 29, would have cheered for him. Meredith shares heartfelt gratitude on Instagram, praising Zach Werenski and Dylan Larkin for including her kids in the celebrations. Initially hesitant to attend, the family embraces the opportunity, recalling Johnny’s dream of Olympic competition. "We knew the answer," she states, reflecting on the love and support surrounding them.