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Key facts

Full name John Michael Gaudreau[2]
Nickname Johnny Hockey[3]
Birth date August 13, 1993[2]
Death date August 29, 2024[2]
Position Left winger[2]
NHL seasons 11[2]

Johnny Hockey is the nickname of Johnny Gaudreau, an American professional ice hockey left winger who played 11 NHL seasons for the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets [2] [5] [6].

Context

Johnny Hockey is the nickname of Johnny Gaudreau, an American professional ice hockey player who played 11 seasons in the NHL for the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets [2] [5] [6]. The nickname was used while he was at Boston College [4] [6]. He was selected in the 2011 NHL Draft by Calgary [7].

Documented claims

  • The nickname Johnny Hockey was used while Gaudreau was at Boston College. [4]
  • He was selected in the 2011 NHL Draft by Calgary. [7]

Questions and answers

What happened to Johnny Gaudreau?

Johnny Gaudreau died on August 29, 2024 [2] [5].

Was Johnny Gaudreau supposed to be on Team USA?

He was a top U.S. player internationally and an NHL All-Star [1].

What happens to Johnny Gaudreau's contract after death?

The sources do not specify what happens to his contract after his death.

Sources

  1. Known as 'Johnny Hockey,' Johnny Gaudreau was an NHL All-Star and a top U.S. player internationally — sports.yahoo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Who is Johnny Hockey? What to know about late hockey player Johnny Gaudreau — courierpostonline.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Team USA's Tribute to Johnny Gaudreau - Late Hockey ... — nbc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Who was Johnny Hockey? | Newfoundland Hockey Talk — nlhockeytalk.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau — usahockey.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. The Making of Johnny Hockey with Guy & Jane Gaudreau — raisingachampion.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  7. Johnny Gaudreau tribute: Who was he and how did he die? — usatoday.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People