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Gaudreau Family Turns Tragedy into Olympic Dream in Milan
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Gaudreau Family Turns Tragedy into Olympic Dream in Milan

Johnny Gaudreau’s pursuit of an Olympic berth became a lasting family mission after the deaths of he and his brother in 2024. His parents and sister trained hard to keep the dream alive, flying to Milan to support Team USA in the 2026 Games and witnessing a poignant moment when teammates carried Gaudreau’s two young nephews onto the ice for a postgame photo after the U.S. gold-medal win, underscoring the family’s enduring tribute and foundation.

Gaudreau Honored, Thornton Shines, and Smith-Njigba Aims for WR Payday
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Gaudreau Honored, Thornton Shines, and Smith-Njigba Aims for WR Payday

Skull Session recalls Team USA’s gold-medal celebration honoring Johnny Gaudreau, praises Bruce Thornton after Michigan State’s 66-60 win over Ohio State, and features Jaxon Smith-Njigba asserting he deserves to be the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver based on his 2025 production; the piece also includes Ohio State promos and related notes.

USA Hockey Pays Tribute to Johnny Gaudreau During Gold-Medal Win Over Canada
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USA Hockey Pays Tribute to Johnny Gaudreau During Gold-Medal Win Over Canada

The U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 to win gold at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics and honored the late Johnny Gaudreau by skating with his No. 13 jersey on the ice, keeping it in the locker room, and inviting his family to celebrate; Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who died in a 2024 bike crash in New Jersey, grew up in South Jersey and played at Boston College, with the moment arriving 46 years after the Miracle on Ice.

Legacy in Milan: Gaudreau’s Family Joins Team USA for Olympic Gold
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Legacy in Milan: Gaudreau’s Family Joins Team USA for Olympic Gold

Team USA won Olympic gold in Milano Cortina 2026 as Johnny Gaudreau’s family joined the celebration, with his jersey kept in the locker room and his kids Noa and Johnny Jr. center-stage in the postgame photo. The moment honored Gaudreau, who represented the U.S. in World Championships and World Juniors before his 2024 death, as Meredith Gaudreau and his parents looked on for USA’s first gold since 1980.