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US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics
- At the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, USA Hockey placed Johnny Gaudreau's and Matthew Gaudreau's jerseys in the locker room on Friday as a tribute, with Johnny's family attending.
- Their deaths on Aug. 29, 2024, prompted honors like retired numbers and a memorial 5K, reflecting their lasting impact in hockey.
- Teammates recalled `Johnny was close to a lot of guys in that room,` and USA Hockey staff arranged reminders of Johnny in the locker room, Jane said.
- The tribute has provided motivation, with Coach Mike Sullivan saying `Johnny would have been on the Olympic team if he were still alive`, highlighting his standing in U.S. hockey.
- Johnny's No. 13 jersey hangs beside Matthew's number as a visible memorial, reflecting the Gaudreau family's Boston College and NHL ties, while USA Hockey's tribute may become a lasting tradition at future U.S. games.
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