Johnny Gaudreau’s Toddler Daughter Practices Hockey in Sweet Video Weeks After the NHL Star's Death

Mar. 15, 2025

Johnny Gaudreau’s daughter Noa practices hockey.Photo:Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty, Katie Gaudreau/Instagram

Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty, Katie Gaudreau/Instagram

Johnny Gaudreau’s daughter is following in her late father’s footsteps.

On Monday, Sept. 16, Katie Gaudreau, the younger sister of brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau who were both killedin a biking accidenton Aug. 29, shared a sweet video from her auntie-niece play time as they carry on Johnny’s hockey legacy.

In an Instagram Reel shared to Katie’s Instagram Story, she and the late NHL player’s daughter Noa, who turns 2 in October, can be seen playing floor hockey with a mini goal and tennis ball puck. The girls cheer as they work together to score a goal.

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Johnny Gaudreau’s Daughter Noa.Katie Gaudreau/Instagram

Katie Gaudreau/Instagram

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Johnny Gaudreau and Meredith Gaudreau’s family.Meredith Gaudreau/Instagram

Meredith Gaudreau/Instagram

Meredith said her late husband “was beaming and so excited,” according to ABC News. “His reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me,” she said, noting the pregnancy was a “total surprise” to them.

“Noa, our oldest, hasn’t even turned 2 yet,” Meredith said. “In less than three years of marriage, we’ve created a family of five. It doesn’t even sound possible, but I look at it as the ultimate blessing. How lucky am I to be the mother of John’s three babies? Our last one being a blessing and so special despite these difficult circumstances.”

Matthew’s widow Madeline is also pregnant with their first child, named Tripp. AGoFundMe fundraiserwas launched in support of Madeline and Tripp earlier this month, raising nearly $838,000 as of Tuesday, Sept. 17.

source: people.com