
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.





