Former Calgary Flames fan-favourite Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew will be honoured Tuesday night at the team’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Johnny played nine seasons with the Flames, before he was traded to the Blue Jackets.
He played two seasons in Columbus, Ohio, before his death in August 2024.
The Gaudreau brothers were killed by a suspected drunk driver while biking in New Jersey the night before their sister’s wedding.
Flames general manager Craig Conroy says it was important for the team to have this night for the Gaudreau family and the fans.
“You know, even just having the Gaudreaus back in Calgary is emotional,” he said.
“It’s just nice that we can celebrate this game with them together. Obviously, we wouldn’t want to be doing this, we’d rather be watching Johnny play, but you know having them here means so much to the city and …