yeah it uh he he was more than just a hockey player for sure an outpouring of heartbreak and grief from around the National Hockey League following the passing of former Calgary Flames Winger Johnny Gad and his brother Matthew here's gdo shot scores Johnny gdo honored by his former team sharing a tribute video showing the moment he officially became a Calgary flame his photo displayed on the Jumbo Tron in an empty Saddle Dome Friday it's where he played hundreds of games in front of thousands of fans alongside numerous teammates who spent Friday sharing photos and memories on social media Flames Captain Michael backland writing I can't believe it's true I'm gutted former teammate Matthew kachuck sharing candid photos of the two writing absolutely devastated I will miss seeing that smile former flame general manager Brian Burke writing in part there are a few players in hockey history who matched his passion and love for the game of hockey yogger catching up there along with G to yogger theot scor NHL commissioner Gary bman releasing a statement reading in part while Johnny's infectious spirit for the game and showstopping skills on the ice earned him the nickname Johnny hockey he was more than just a dazzling hockey player he was a doting father and beloved husband the impact that he made on on everybody was immense but his teammates like that he was he was everybody's friend in that locker room he really was the shock transcending the hockey world NBA legend LeBron James writing my thoughts and prayers goes out to the gdo family may Johnny and Matthew fly high the love is being felt by the gdo family with the uncle to Johnny and Matthew posting on X we want to let everyone know we are receiving your messages of love and support and we appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers in Calgary Jillian code city news