Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau looks to pass the puck in the first period of a 5-2 win over Chicago, in which he scored two goals on Monday in Chicago.
Johnny Gaudreau, also known as 'Johnny Hockey,' played 11 professional seasons in the NHL. He spent his first nine years with the Calgary Flames, a tenure that included becoming a fan favourite among Calgarians. Fans left bouquets of flowers, Calgary hockey gear and various tributes on the steps of the Saddledome to honour former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau on Friday.when they were cycling in their home state of New Jersey on Thursday night.
Hailed as one of the top hockey players in North America, the skilful forward dubbed "Johnny Hockey" by fans was a father and husband. He is survived by his wife and two young children.WATCH | Hockey star's legacy lives on in Calgary:As hockey fans across the continent woke up to news of Johnny Gaudreau's death, tributes started pouring in, including in Calgary. Gaudreau was drafted by the Calgary Flames in 2011 and played with the team for eight seasons.
"Skittles were kind of what he grew up playing hockey with. His dad used to give them to him to incentivize him to play," he said. James Bunker, a longtime fan of the Flames, told CBC News it was surreal to learn of Gaudreau's death."Still can't really wrap my head around it.… Such a young guy, and I mean, shows life's short. And yeah, it's a big loss to the community, the hockey world."Bunker said Gaudreau was a great ambassador for Calgary hockey.
"He was like our No. 1 player," Michael said. "We loved him so much … since we were kids, we used to watch him every day, every Flames game.""This is a really painful day," he said.Former Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau has died. We remember his career here in Calgary.
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