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NBC Sports
12-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
USHL presents inaugural Gaudreau Award to Ethan Wyttenbach of Sioux Falls Stampede
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The United States Hockey League on Saturday named Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede the inaugural winner of the Gaudreau Award in honor of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The league established the award to pay tribute to the brothers who died last summer when they were struck by a car while riding their bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. Parents Guy and Jane Gaudreau surprised Wyttenbach in the locker room to deliver the news. 'This award was created to honor their legacy and to serve as a shining example of excellence, character, and heart both on and off the ice,' said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan, who is also a New Jersey native. 'Johnny and Matthew left an immeasurable impact on the communities where they lived and played. They were not only exceptional players and teammates but, most importantly, extraordinary people. Their love for the game was only surpassed by their love for their families.' Wyttenbach was Sioux Falls' top scorer this season despite missing time with an injury. Before getting hurt, he also led the team in community service hours. The league said he spent time filling food bags at Feeding South Dakota, served dinners at the St. Francis House and rung bells for The Salvation Army, along with school visits and youth hockey practices.
Reuters
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
USHL names winner of inaugural Gaudreau Award honoring late brothers
April 12 - The United States Hockey League announced Ethan Wyttenbach as the inaugural winner of The Gaudreau Award on Saturday, an honor bestowed upon a player who best embodies the legacy of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, according to the USHL. Wyttenbach, 18, led the Sioux Falls Stampede with 23 goals in 43 games this season. According to the USHL announcement, the forward also led the Stampede in community service hours. Wyttenbach served as a mentor to local youth hockey players while also filling food bags for Feeding South Dakota, serving dinners at the St. Francis House and ringing bells for The Salvation Army. The top junior ice hockey league established The Gaudreau Award to pay tribute to former players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. After starring in the USHL, the brothers went on to play at Boston College. Johnny then spent 11 years in the NHL with the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets. Matthew played professionally for teams in the American Hockey League and ECHL. The brothers died last summer after they were struck by a car while riding bicycles in New Jersey. The USHL created The Gaudreau Award "to honor their legacy and to serve as a shining example of excellence, character, and heart both on and off the ice," according to Glenn Hefferan, president and commissioner of the USHL. "Johnny and Matthew left an immeasurable impact on the communities where they lived and played. ... They were not only exceptional players and teammates but, most importantly, extraordinary people. Their love for the game was only surpassed by their love for their families." According to the league, criteria for winning the award combines both on-ice excellence as well as "joy, enthusiasm, care and responsibility." --Field Level Media
Washington Post
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
USHL presents inaugural Gaudreau Award to Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The United States Hockey League on Saturday named Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede the inaugural winner of the Gaudreau Award in honor of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau . The league established the award to pay tribute to the brothers who died last summer when they were struck by a car while riding their bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. Parents Guy and Jane Gaudreau surprised Wyttenbach in the locker room to deliver the news.
Fox Sports
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
USHL presents inaugural Gaudreau Award to Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede
Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The United States Hockey League on Saturday named Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede the inaugural winner of the Gaudreau Award in honor of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The league established the award to pay tribute to the brothers who died last summer when they were struck by a car while riding their bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. "This award was created to honor their legacy and to serve as a shining example of excellence, character, and heart both on and off the ice," said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan, who is also a New Jersey native. 'Johnny and Matthew left an immeasurable impact on the communities where they lived and played. They were not only exceptional players and teammates but, most importantly, extraordinary people. Their love for the game was only surpassed by their love for their families.' Wyttenbach was' Sioux Falls top scorer this season despite missing time with an injury. Before getting hurt, he also led the team in community service hours. The league said he spent time filling food bags at Feeding South Dakota, served dinners at the St. Francis House and rung bells for The Salvation Army, along with school visits and youth hockey practices. ___ AP NHL: recommended in this topic
Associated Press
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
USHL presents inaugural Gaudreau Award to Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The United States Hockey League on Saturday named Ethan Wyttenbach of the Sioux Falls Stampede the inaugural winner of the Gaudreau Award in honor of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The league established the award to pay tribute to the brothers who died last summer when they were struck by a car while riding their bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. 'This award was created to honor their legacy and to serve as a shining example of excellence, character, and heart both on and off the ice,' said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan, who is also a New Jersey native. 'Johnny and Matthew left an immeasurable impact on the communities where they lived and played. They were not only exceptional players and teammates but, most importantly, extraordinary people. Their love for the game was only surpassed by their love for their families.' Wyttenbach was' Sioux Falls top scorer this season despite missing time with an injury. Before getting hurt, he also led the team in community service hours. The league said he spent time filling food bags at Feeding South Dakota, served dinners at the St. Francis House and rung bells for The Salvation Army, along with school visits and youth hockey practices. ___ AP NHL:
