Canadians Mourn Former Calgary Flames Player Johnny Gaudreau, 31, Killed in Accident

Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk (R), celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with forward Johnny Gaudreau during Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Calgary on May 18, 2022. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP

Canadians are mourning the death of former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau who was killed Aug. 29 after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while cycling on a county road in New Jersey.

Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were riding their bicycles in Oldmans Township when they were hit and killed by an SUV. They were scheduled to be groomsmen at their sister’s wedding the following day.