A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieves
WESTVILLE, N.J. — The family called him John. It wasn't until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the 'Johnny Hockey' nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.
His mother, Jane, gleefully recalled the 'Johnny Hockey' T-shirts and sing-song chants BC fans bestowed on their beloved wizard on the ice. At home in New Jersey, older brother Matthew, who also played hockey for Boston College , and sisters Kristen and Katie couldn't help but tease their brother with the nickname as his popularity and All-Star career grew through stops in Calgary and Columbus.
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