John Michael "Johnny Hockey" Gaudreau is an American professional ice hockey winger who played 11 seasons in the NHL. Drafted by the Calgary Flames in 2011, he first played for Boston College, where he won the Hobey Baker Award in 2014. He quickly transitioned to the NHL, earning an All-Star selection and All-Rookie team honors in his first full season (2014-15). Gaudreau was a Calder Trophy finalist and won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2017. In 2022, he signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite his smaller stature (5'9"), Gaudreau achieved significant success, becoming a seven-time NHL All-Star and influencing opportunities for smaller hockey players. He finished fourth in Hart Trophy voting twice, highlighting his impact on the sport.
On December 22, 2014, Johnny Gaudreau became the youngest Flames player to record a hat-trick since Joe Nieuwendyk in the 1987-88 season.
On August 13, 1993, John Michael Gaudreau was born. He would later become a professional ice hockey winger.
In 1996-97, Jarome Iginla was the last Flames rookie to reach the 50 points mark, until Johnny Gaudreau reached the mark in 2015.
In 2014, Gaudreau had the highest production by any player in the country since 2003.
In 2006, Johnny Gaudreau participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
In 2010, teammate Bill Arnold was drafted to the Calgary Flames.
In the 2010-11 season, Gaudreau played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the USHL.
In June 2011, Northeastern hockey head coach Greg Cronin resigned to take a position with the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, leading Johnny Gaudreau to opt for Boston College instead of Northeastern University, where he had originally signed a letter of intent.
In 2011, Johnny Gaudreau began playing Division I college ice hockey for the Boston College Eagles and was selected by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the 2011 NHL entry draft.
In 2011, Johnny Gaudreau played in the USHL All-Star Game and helped his team win the Clark Cup as the USHL champions. He was also named USHL Rookie of the Year.
In 2011, Johnny Gaudreau was selected in the 4th round, 104th overall, in the NHL entry draft by the Calgary Flames.
On April 3, 2013, Gaudreau was named one of the three finalists for the 2013 Hobey Baker Award, awarded to the NCAA's top men's ice hockey player.
In 2013, teammate Bill Arnold signed an entry level contract with the Calgary Flames.
On April 11, 2014, Johnny Gaudreau and teammate Bill Arnold signed entry-level contracts with the Calgary Flames and made their NHL debut, with Gaudreau scoring a goal on his first shot.
On December 22, 2014, Johnny Gaudreau scored his first career NHL hat-trick against Jonathan Quick in a game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Following their surprisingly successful 2014-15 season, the Flames failed to live up to high expectations.
In 2014, Johnny Gaudreau received the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in the NCAA. During his first full NHL season in 2014-15, he was selected for the 2015 NHL All-Star Game and named to the NHL All-Rookie team.
In 2014, Johnny Gaudreau was named the recipient of the Hobey Baker Award after leading the NCAA in scoring.
In 2014-15 Johnny Gaudreau was named to the NHL's All-Rookie team.
On March 11, 2015, Johnny Gaudreau scored his 50th point of the season, becoming the first Flames rookie to reach the mark since Jarome Iginla in 1996-97.
In 2015, Johnny Gaudreau was selected to play in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game and was named to the annual NHL All-Rookie team.
In 2020, Gaudreau scored his first playoff goal since 2015.
In the 2015-16 season, Johnny Gaudreau had a breakout year, setting career highs in goals, assists, and points. He also participated in the NHL All-Star Game for the second straight year.
On October 10, 2016, Johnny Gaudreau signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the Calgary Flames.
On November 16, 2016, Johnny Gaudreau suffered a finger fracture in a game against the Minnesota Wild, requiring surgery.
In the 2016-17 season, Johnny Gaudreau won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most gentlemanly player.
In the 2017-18 season, Johnny Gaudreau set a career high in points and was named an NHL All-Star for the fourth consecutive year.
Following his success in 2018-19, Gaudreau had a disappointing season.
In the 2018-19 season, Johnny Gaudreau had his best regular season.
In 2019, Johnny Gaudreau finished with a career-best 99 points and was nominated for the Hart Memorial Trophy. The Flames lost in the first round of the playoffs.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the NHL realigned its divisions temporarily for a shortened 2020-21 season.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a prematurely halted regular season, and the NHL arranged for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs to be held in a bubble. Gaudreau scored his first playoff goal since 2015 in game one of the qualifying round.
In 2021, Johnny Gaudreau's scoring improved during the final months of the regular season. He recorded his 300th career assist and led the Flames in goals and assists, but the Flames did not qualify for the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs.
In 2022, Johnny Gaudreau signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he spent his last two seasons.
On August 29, 2024, John Michael Gaudreau passed away after playing 11 seasons in the NHL.
On August 31, 2024, following the death of Johnny Gaudreau, numerous tributes were issued by sports teams, figures, and organizations. Makeshift fan memorials appeared outside Nationwide Arena and the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Columbus Crew held moments of silence before their respective games.
On September 9, 2024, Meredith Gaudreau announced in her eulogy that she was pregnant with their third child, due in Spring 2025.
On September 13, 2024, the driver involved in the accident that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau was ordered to remain in jail.
On December 11, 2024, the driver involved in the accident was officially indicted.
On January 7, 2025, the driver involved in the death of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.
On February 5, 2025, the defense filed a motion to dismiss the charges against the driver, citing "failure to present a prima facie case."
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