The Columbus Blue Jackets to wear stickers on their helmets next season
As the hockey world continues to mourn the passing of the late Johnny Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets announce an amazing tribute.
Johnny and his brother Matthew were struck by a vehicle near their home in Salem County, New Jersey. Unfortunately, both Johnny and Matthew passed away as a result of the accident.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced they will be honouring Gaudreau's memory by placing stickers on the back of their helmets next season.
As per NBC, To honor the Gaudreau brothers, the Blue Jackets plan to wear special stickers on their helmets for the 2024-25 season, starting with their Monday, Sept. 23, opener in Buffalo.
Captain Boone Jenner said coping with Johnny Gaudreau's death is «the new reality" for the Blue Jackets.
Once the regular season begins on Oct. 10, Columbus players will wear a No. 13 patch on their jerseys. All fans attended the Oct. 15 home opener will get a No. 13 patch like the one the players will be wearing.
Oilers insider would like to send their continued love and support to the Gaudreau Family.
source: NBC
NHL team to wear helmet sticker, jersey patch in memory of Gaudreau brothers
| POLL | ||
20 SEPTEMBRE | 61 ANSWERS The Columbus Blue Jackets to wear stickers on their helmets next season Is this a classy move by the Blue Jackets? | ||
| Yes | 60 | 98.4 % |
| No | 1 | 1.6 % |
| List of polls | ||
