The Johnny Gaudreau family includes his wife, Meredith; their children, Noa, Johnny Jr., and Carter; his parents, Guy and Jane; and his siblings, Kristen, Katie, and Matthew. Since his death in 2024, the family has kept his memory close through parenting, hockey tributes and charitable work.
For Canadian hockey fans, this is also a story with a strong Calgary connection. Gaudreau spent most of his NHL career with the Flames, becoming one of the city’s most recognizable hockey stars before joining Columbus.
Johnny Gaudreau Family at a Glance
| Family member | Relationship | Key verified detail |
| Meredith Gaudreau | Wife | Married Johnny on September 4, 2021 |
| Noa Harper | Daughter | Born September 30, 2022 |
| Johnny Edward Jr. | Son | Born February 22, 2024 |
| Carter Michael | Son | Born April 1, 2025 |
| Guy Gaudreau | Father | Longtime hockey coach who helped introduce his sons to the game |
| Jane Gaudreau | Mother | Longtime member of the Archbishop Damiano School community |
| Matthew Gaudreau | Brother | Former professional hockey player and coach who died alongside Johnny in 2024 |
| Kristen and Katie | Sisters | Part of the close Gaudreau household in southern New Jersey |
The main family details are supported by NHL reporting, current family coverage, and the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation.
Meredith Gaudreau: Johnny’s Wife and Mother of Their Three Children
Johnny and Meredith met in 2018 and married on September 4, 2021. Their first child, Noa Harper, arrived the following year. Son Johnny Edward followed in February 2024.
Meredith was pregnant with their third child when Johnny died. She announced the pregnancy during the September 2024 memorial service for Johnny and Matthew. Carter Michael Gaudreau was born on April 1, 2025. His middle name matches his father’s.
In August 2026, Meredith told People that she works to keep her husband’s presence familiar to all three children. Family photos remain around their home, and she shares everyday stories about their father. Carter was born after his father’s death, making those family memories especially significant.
That focus on verified family information also fits Lifevoria’s approach to athlete profiles. Its Summer McIntosh family profile similarly separates well-documented family history from unsupported online claims.
His Children: Noa, Johnny Jr. and Carter
The couple had three children together. Noa was born in 2022, Johnny Jr. in 2024, and Carter in 2025. The two older children were able to spend time with their father, while Carter arrived seven months after his death.
Their connection to hockey remains visible. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Noa and Johnny Jr. joined the U.S. men’s team on the ice following its gold-medal victory. Players held their father’s No. 13 jersey during the team photo. Meredith and Johnny’s parents were also present during the tournament.
The moment showed how his former teammates continue to include the children in hockey events connected to their father’s career. It also introduced a new generation of fans to the family behind the player Canadians knew as “Johnny Hockey.”
Guy and Jane Gaudreau: The Parents Behind a Hockey Family
Guy and Jane Gaudreau raised their children in southern New Jersey. Their family included Johnny, Matthew, Kristen, and Katie.
Guy had a direct connection to hockey development. He coached at Gloucester Catholic High School and had coached his sons during their younger years. NHL reporting also notes that Johnny and Matthew developed their game within a family where hockey was part of everyday life.
Jane’s public story is closely tied to Archbishop Damiano School, which serves students with special needs. Sportsnet reported that she had worked there since 1984. Kristen has also worked at the school, while family members volunteered there over the years.
That background helps explain why later memorial projects extended beyond professional hockey.
Matthew Gaudreau and the Brothers’ Close Bond
Matthew was Johnny’s younger brother and a hockey player in his own right. He played at Boston College and later competed professionally before moving into coaching.
The brothers were especially close. At their memorial service, family members described a relationship built around shared hockey experiences and years spent together at home and on the ice. They were scheduled to serve as groomsmen at sister Katie’s wedding on August 30, 2024.
On August 29, both brothers died after they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in New Jersey. Johnny was 31, and Matthew was 29.
Matthew’s wife, Madeline, later welcomed their son Tripp. Meredith and Madeline have since worked together on charitable projects that preserve both brothers’ names.
Kristen and Katie Gaudreau
Johnny also had two sisters, Kristen and Katie. They have appeared with other family members at public tributes and have remained part of the family’s memorial efforts.
Kristen’s work at Archbishop Damiano School connects her closely to one of the family’s major community projects. The Gaudreaus supported fundraising for an adaptive playground created in memory of Johnny and Matthew.
Katie’s planned August 2024 wedding was the reason the extended family had gathered when the brothers died. She later married Devin Joyce in July 2025. In June 2026, she announced the birth of a son whose name honours Matthew.
Why the Family Story Has a Special Connection to Canada
Johnny played nine seasons with the Calgary Flames before signing with Columbus in 2022. Calgary therefore became a major part of both his career and his family’s relationship with the hockey community.
The Flames and Blue Jackets honoured him together at Scotiabank Saddledome in December 2024. Guy, Jane, Meredith, the children, Kristen and Katie, took part in a ceremonial faceoff. The event showed the bond between the family and Canadian fans who watched him grow into an NHL star.
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How the Gaudreau Family Is Honouring Johnny and Matthew in 2026
A major part of the family’s public work now centres on the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation. Meredith and Madeline serve as co-presidents. The organization supports access to youth hockey, hockey families facing tragedy, and people affected by drunk or reckless driving. For a closer look at this, see Meredith Gaudreau.
By August 2026, Meredith said the foundation had already supported several organizations. Its work includes helping young players access equipment and opportunities that can otherwise be costly for families.
The wider family has pursued community projects as well. Jane and Guy supported fundraising for an adaptive playground at Archbishop Damiano School, a place with decades of Gaudreau family history.
These efforts shift the focus from the circumstances of the brothers’ deaths toward the people and causes they cared about while alive.
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A Family Legacy That Reaches Beyond Hockey
Canadian fans first came to know Johnny through what he did on Calgary ice. The people closest to him knew him as a husband, father, son, and brother.
That distinction now shapes how his memory is being carried forward. His children remain connected to hockey, his parents and sisters support community projects, and Meredith and Madeline have turned remembrance into charitable work.
For more current Canadian athlete and hockey features, continue with Lifevoria’s Canadian sports and family coverage on Summer McIntosh.
Frequently Asked Questions
His immediate family includes wife Meredith, children Noa, Johnny Jr. and Carter, parents Guy and Jane, sisters Kristen and Katie, and late brother Matthew. The family grew up with strong ties to hockey and their southern New Jersey community.
His wife is Meredith Gaudreau. They met in 2018 and married in September 2021. She is now raising their three children and co-leads the foundation created in honour of Johnny and Matthew.
He and Meredith have three children: daughter Noa Harper and sons Johnny Edward Jr. and Carter Michael. Carter was born on April 1, 2025.
His parents are Guy and Jane Gaudreau. Guy has a long coaching background, while Jane has deep ties to Archbishop Damiano School and its special-needs community.
Matthew Gaudreau was his younger brother, a former professional hockey player and later a coach. The brothers died on the same day in August 2024 while cycling in New Jersey.
His nine seasons with the Calgary Flames made him a major figure in Canadian hockey. Calgary continued to honour him and his relatives after his death, including a family tribute at the Saddledome.
