New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom performed 213 video games for the Calgary Flames over 4 seasons.
For 2 of these seasons, his teammate was Johnny Gaudreau.
On Aug. 29, Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, have been struck and killed by a drunk driver whereas using bikes in Oldmans Township, Salem County, New Jersey.
It’s a tragedy that has left the hockey group shocked and devastated.
Over the previous couple of weeks, many NHL gamers have publicly spoken about Gaudreau, with Markstrom changing into the newest.
On a current episode of Spittin’ Chiclets, co-host Paul Bissonnette requested the goaltender about his former Flames teammate.
“I am getting goosebumps now simply excited about his identify. It’s so laborious,” Markstrom stated. “I advised my spouse you need to name him and say, ‘I heard what occurred. Are you okay?’ You need to name him and discuss to him to ensure he’s superb. Him not being right here anymore is actually robust to understand.
“I do not assume it kicked in for me but. It’s actually robust.”
Could 9, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) and left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) and defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) rejoice the win over the Dallas Stars in recreation 4 of the primary spherical of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airways Heart&interval; Necessary Credit score: Jerome Miron-Imagn Pictures
Markstrom described Gaudreau as a quiet man within the locker room who did every thing proper on the ice, saying he was a tremendous individual and a tremendous participant.
“Stuff like this solely occurs on TV reveals, otherwise you see it on the information,” he stated. “It’s by no means a teammate and a father, a husband and a tremendous individual that you’ve been near, performed with, and shared a locker room with for a very long time.”
As Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reported, Markstrom was certainly one of a number of former Flames teammates who attended the Gaudreau brother’s funeral at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pennsylvania.
“I really feel for the households and what they are going via now; I can’t think about. I hope the household can soak up all of the assist and love they’re getting from followers from each staff and folks all over the world.”
Click on right here to entry the GoFundMe web page arrange for Matthew Gaudreau’s spouse, Madeline, and their rising child, Tripp.
