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Get ready to feel a punch in the gut, because the sports world just took a hard hit. Johnny Gaudreau, an NHL star playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his younger brother Matthew, met an unfortunate end in a car crash in New Jersey, USA.
This devastating incident occurred while they were cycling on Thursday (local time), near Philadelphia. The brothers were en route to attend their sister's wedding. The driver responsible for this horrific event was caught and is under suspicion of being under the influence at the time of the crash.
As the news sunk in, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman shared his sentiments, remembering Gaudreau not just as a skillful hockey player, but also as a devoted family man. The German ice hockey association, too, expressed their horror and sympathy.
This unfortunate accident happened in Salem, which was the planned location for their sister's wedding. Despite the tragedy, the German ice hockey association extended their sympathies to Gaudreau's family and teams.
It's worth noting that the driver involved in the crash was Sean M. Higgins. Higgins, suspecting his consumption of alcohol may have contributed to the crash, admitted to the authorities that he had been drinking heavily before the incident. Court documents and reports confirm Higgins' BAC was 0.087%, just above the legal limit in New Jersey at the time of the crash.
Gaudreau, often dubbed "Johnny Hockey," had an impressive 642-point score in the 644 games he played in the NHL. He holds the highest scores for both categories among American players in World Championships, with 30 assists and a total of 43 points.
The German ice hockey association voiced their grief and concern, expressing their deepest sympathies towards Johnny's family and teams. Although this tragedy occurred, the spirit of sportsmanship and unity within the sports community continues to shine through.
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