Summary
Team USA honored their late teammate Johnny Gaudreau during the Olympic semifinal hockey game against Slovakia. Gaudreau, a key player, passed away in 2024 due to an accident involving a suspected drunk driver. His memory was kept alive by displaying his jersey and having his family present during the game.
Key Facts
- Johnny Gaudreau was a hockey player for Team USA.
- He and his brother Matthew died in a biking accident in 2024.
- Team USA displays Gaudreau’s jersey in the locker room for games.
- A nameplate is placed where his locker would have been.
- Gaudreau's family attended the semifinal game against Slovakia.
- Zach Werenski, Gaudreau's friend, noted the emotional boost from honoring Johnny.
- Werenski provided an assist for Team USA's first goal in the game.
- Team USA aimed for their first Olympic gold medal since 1980.
