The Columbus Blue Jackets to wear stickers on their helmets next season

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Finnegan Frost
September 20, 2024 (2:23 PM)

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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.

"The sticker is blue with gray trim and features GAUDREAU, two doves between the numbers 13, which Johnny wore throughout his career, and 21, which Matthew wore at Boston College, in white," the Blue Jackets said.

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.

The team also said it plans to honor the Gaudreaus with a moment of silence prior to their first preseason game on Sept. 25. The Blue Jackets will also hold 50/50 raffles throughout the preseason to benefit the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation.

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