Matthew Gaudreau’s wife announces the birth of their first child months after his tragic death
Madeline Gaudreau, wife of Matthew Gaudreau, announced the birth of their first child just months after he and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreauthey were tragically killed by an allegedly drunk driver.
Madeline announced the birth of Tripp Matthew in a social media post over the weekend.
Matthew Gaudreau #21 of the Boston College Eagles attempts a shot on goal in the third period during game one of the Three Rivers Classic hockey tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 29, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
“Mommy and Daddy’s World,” read the Instagram post. The picture showed Madeline holding Tripp’s hand with a sign in the background that said “He’s here.”
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Matthew Gaudreau, 29, and Johnny Gaudreau, 31, were died tragically on August 29 while riding their bikes on a rural road in New Jersey the night before their sister’s wedding when they were hit by an allegedly drunk driver.
The brothers played college hockey in Boston, where they won a national title in 2012. Johnny Gaudreau went on to play in the NHL, where he spent most of his NHL career in Calgary. In 2022, he signed a seven-year contract with Columbus Blue Jackets.
Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts after scoring the game-tying goal during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena on January 31, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images)
Madeline and Mathew Gaudreau married in July 2021. The couple announced in June that they were expecting their first child.
“All my friends and family, nothing will bring his dad or uncle John back, but I’m glad he has so many great people around him to remind him how great they are,” she wrote in a social media post in October celebrating her baby shower.
File – Brothers Johnny Gaudreau #13 and Matthew Gaudreau #21 of the Boston College Eagles celebrate after the Eagles defeated the Northeastern University Huskies to win their fifth straight Beanpot Championship in NCAA hockey action in the championship game of the annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament at TD Garden on February 10, 2014 .in Boston, Massachusetts. (Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)
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Sean Higgins has been charged in the deaths of the Gaudreau brothers.
Earlier this month, a grand jury indicted him on several charges, including two counts of second-degree reckless homicide by vehicle, two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence and second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal accident, according to on WPVI.
He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted and is due back in court next month.
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