When Johnny Gaudreau lit up the college hockey world in 2014, he wasn’t just making history, he was creating moments that would live on long after the final horn. A Hobey Baker Award winner, NCAA standout, and beloved NHL star, Johnny ’s name became synonymous with brilliance on ice. But now, nearly a year after his sudden passing on August 29, 2024, it’s clear that his greatest legacy isn’t just in trophies or headlines, it’s in his family.
And today, Meredith Gaudreau is the one carrying that story forward.
Meredith keeps Johnny’s legacy alive for their children
As the NCAA hockey community gears up to crown this year’s Hobey Baker winner, Meredith shared a quiet yet powerful tribute to Johnny. She reposted a throwback highlight of his iconic 2014 season—80 points, 31 straight games with a score, and a fire that turned him into “Johnny Hockey.” But it wasn’t the clip itself that stopped people mid-scroll, it was her caption:
“Can’t wait to show this to his boys.”
That sentence held multitudes. Not only is Meredith keeping Johnny’s memory alive, she’s preparing to pass it down, game by game, story by story, to the next generation.
And now, there’s one more little boy to share it with.
Baby Carter brings healing to Gaudreau family
On April 1, 2025, Meredith gave birth to their third child, Carter Michael Gaudreau. A perfect 8 pounds, 3 ounces, just like his dad, Carter’s arrival brought new light into a family still healing. His middle name, Michael, is a quiet nod to his father’s full legacy. Meredith’s post announcing the birth was filled with sunshine, soft smiles, and a promise:
“I can’t wait to give you the best life, my special boy forever.”
It’s not just nostalgia, it’s renewal. Just a few months earlier, Johnny’s sister-in-law Madeline also welcomed a baby boy, Tripp Matthew. The Gaudreau family, once rocked by grief, is now finding strength in its youngest members.
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Through every shared moment and each small tribute, Meredith is ensuring that Johnny’s story won’t fade, it’ll be told again and again, through the eyes of their children.
Because for Meredith Gaudreau, this isn’t the end of Johnny’s chapter.
It’s the start of a whole new one.
And today, Meredith Gaudreau is the one carrying that story forward.
Meredith keeps Johnny’s legacy alive for their children
As the NCAA hockey community gears up to crown this year’s Hobey Baker winner, Meredith shared a quiet yet powerful tribute to Johnny. She reposted a throwback highlight of his iconic 2014 season—80 points, 31 straight games with a score, and a fire that turned him into “Johnny Hockey.” But it wasn’t the clip itself that stopped people mid-scroll, it was her caption:
“Can’t wait to show this to his boys.”
That sentence held multitudes. Not only is Meredith keeping Johnny’s memory alive, she’s preparing to pass it down, game by game, story by story, to the next generation.
And now, there’s one more little boy to share it with.
Baby Carter brings healing to Gaudreau family
On April 1, 2025, Meredith gave birth to their third child, Carter Michael Gaudreau. A perfect 8 pounds, 3 ounces, just like his dad, Carter’s arrival brought new light into a family still healing. His middle name, Michael, is a quiet nod to his father’s full legacy. Meredith’s post announcing the birth was filled with sunshine, soft smiles, and a promise:
“I can’t wait to give you the best life, my special boy forever.”
It’s not just nostalgia, it’s renewal. Just a few months earlier, Johnny’s sister-in-law Madeline also welcomed a baby boy, Tripp Matthew. The Gaudreau family, once rocked by grief, is now finding strength in its youngest members.
Also Read: Blackhawks locker room tension rises as Ryan Donato challenges Connor Bedard and teammates
Through every shared moment and each small tribute, Meredith is ensuring that Johnny’s story won’t fade, it’ll be told again and again, through the eyes of their children.
Because for Meredith Gaudreau, this isn’t the end of Johnny’s chapter.
It’s the start of a whole new one.
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