Johnny Gaudreau's mom Jane reminisces forward's special hockey move 10 years apart in fan-made video tribute

By Abhishek Dilta

Modified Dec 03, 2024 05:00 GMT

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In a heartfelt fan-made video tribute, Johnny Gaudreau's mom, Jane fondly reminisced her son's special hockey move, reflecting on his journey.

The tribute, shared by a fan, beautifully complies with footage of Johnny from his early playing days. It captures key moments, including the day he was drafted by the Calgary Flames, showcasing his growth and development.

The video also highlights crucial moments from his career with the Flames, celebrating his impact and contributions to the franchise and NHL.

Jane Gaudreau thanked the fan on X for the "amazing" video:

"Amazing video montage! Especially loved going from 8 year old John to 18 year old John with the same move behind the net. Thank you!"

Last week, a special matchup took place between Johnny Gaudreau's former teams, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames.

In a heartfelt gesture honoring his former teammates, Flames goalie Dan Vladar donned a custom mask featuring portraits of both Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew. Jane Gaudreau expressed her gratitude to Vladar for his immense support and love in remembering her late sons.

"Thank you @danvladar for the beautiful tribute for our boys! I can’t wait to see the new mask in a few days! @NHLFlames."

The hockey world was shocked with the tragic deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. On Aug. 29, both brothers lost their lives in an accident when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding their bicycles near their home in Salem County.

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Fans react to fan-made tribute video honoring Johnny Gaudreau

Fans on social media wasted no time reacting to the heartfelt fan-made video tribute honoring Johnny Gaudreau. One said on X:

"JG is gonna make me cry for the rest of time, god damn."

Another chimed in:

"Fantastic video of an amazing player and human being! Johnny will never be forgotten, nor will Matthew. Thinking of you all."

"Love this! What a wonderful tribute to Johnny! What a legacy for his children!," another X user reacted.

"The time just flew by…. We were so lucky to have him here for as long as we did!!," said another.

Johnny was drafted No. 104 overall by the Flames in the 2011 NHL draft. In his 11-year career, he played for nine years with the Flames before joining the Blue Jackets in the 2022-23 season, where he skated for a couple of seasons.