Team USA paid heartwarming tribute to Johnny Gaudreau after men's worlds win
Johnny Gaudreau has remained on the minds of many in the hockey community since his passing in a tragic accident last August. On Sunday, as Team USA hoisted a trophy it hasn't held in 92 years, the team made sure to center Gaudreau in the celebrations.
For the first time since 1933, Team USA has won the IIHF Men's World Championship — an annual international hockey tournament often featuring NHL players who aren't playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs that year. Sunday's win was quite the nailbiter, as Team USA pulled out a close 1-0 overtime victory over Switzerland thanks to Tage Thompson's game-winning goal.
As the players celebrated the win and were presented with the IIHF Men's World Championship trophy, Team USA brought along a Gaudreau jersey as they accepted the hardware.
Talk about an incredible tribute. Given that Gaudreau is Team USA's all-time leading scorer in the tournament, it's quite the fitting tribute for their former teammate and friend.
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