The former coach of the Gaudreau's at Boston College reveals interesting details

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Guillaume Bergeron
August 30, 2024 (4:02 PM)

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They were fatally struck by a drunk driver who performed an extremely dangerous maneuver while attempting to overtake another vehicle.

In an interview with the excellent Tony Marinario at BPM Sports, the longtime coach of the Boston College program paid tribute to these two former players.

«Johnny was always smiling when he arrived at the rink. Every day. With his talent, he made everything look easy.

His father ran a rink in New Jersey, and both had excellent skating skills.

To train Johnny and Matthew, their father would scatter 'Skittles' on the ice, and they had to quickly go retrieve them. Then, they would shoot more 'Skittles.' This practice helped improve their speed and change of direction.»

- Jerry York on BPM Sports

The NCAA program's esteemed coach also noted that he had the privilege of coaching two very special players: Brian Gionta, former Canadiens captain, and Johnny Gaudreau.

Previously on habslatest

First reaction from the Gaudreau family following the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew

Bob Hartley is in shock and pays tribute to his former player Johnny Gaudreau

The person who took the lives of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother has been identified

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