Johnny goodu a standout forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets and his younger brother Matthew died on Thursday after being a strong by by a vehicle while riding bikes in New Jersey the team and NHL confirmed on Friday goodu who played 11 NHL Seasons with the Calgary Flames and Blue Jackets was known for his vibrant play and earned the nick name Johnny hockey initial commissioner Gary bitman expressed deep sorrow noting the National Hockey League family is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny gutu and his brother Matthew goodra's passion for hockey was well known often sharing how his father taught him to skate in New Jersey