Johnny Gaudreau's Wife Meredith Speaks After Tragic Death in Cycling Accident

the hockey world is in warning as the devastating news of Johnny gd's tragic death send shock waves through the community Gad an NHL veteran was killed in a bicycle accident just days before his sister's wedding leaving behind a grieving wife two young children and a heartbroken family a heartbreaking tribute Meredith gadr the wife of the late NHL star Johnny Gad has shared a deeply emotional tribute to her husband on Instagram her post which featured touching photos of their life together with their children Noah and Johnny Jr encapsulates the profound loss felt by his family in her heartfelt message Meredith wrote the absolute best dad in the world so caring and loving we love you so so so much Daddy this tragic accident has not only claimed the lives of Johnny and his younger brother Matthew but has also shattered the plan for their sister Katie's wedding which was scheduled to take place the day after the tragedy the family who had gathered for a joyous occasion now faces an unimaginable loss a family devastated the gadr brothers were struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Sha M Higgins a 43-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence the accident occurred Less Than 3 miles from the Gad family home in New Jersey hi who has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide was attempting to overtake another vehicle when he veered into the lane occupied by the brothers leading to the Fatal Collision Matthew grro who also played professional hockey in the ECHL leaves behind his pregnant wife meline adding another layer of heartbreak to this already tragic story Meredith and Johnny who married in September 2021 were proud parents to their two young children both of whom will now grow up without their father a community in morning the tragedy has reverberated throughout the hockey Community with tributes pouring in for Johnny gdo Pittsburgh Penguin Star Kevin Hayes who was a college teammate of gdos at Boston College posted a poignant tribute on Instagram Hayes who himself lost a brother in 2021 shared a photo of the high-fiving his nephew B writing love you John say hello to Bo's dad for me as the Gad family grapples with this unimaginable loss the outpouring of support from the hockey world and Beyond is a testament to the impact Johnny Gad had on those around him both on and off the ice the sudden loss of Johnny Gad and his brother Matthew has left a void that can never be filled as the hockey Community mour our hearts go out to their families especially to Meredith and their children if you have have any memories or thoughts you'd like to share please leave them in the comments remember to hug your loved ones a little tighter today and subscribe for more updates as we navigate this tragic news together