Guy Gaudreau, the father of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, recently made a heartfelt appearance at the Philadelphia Flyers’ practice. He wasn’t coaching the team full-time, but rather was invited by head coach John Tortorella to be a guest coach for a day ¹ ² ³. This kind gesture came after the tragic loss of Johnny and Matthew, who were killed in a car accident in August.
Guy Gaudreau, a seasoned hockey coach with experience at Hollydell Ice Arena and Gloucester Catholic High School, was hesitant at first but eventually joined the team on the ice to run some drills ¹ ². The Flyers players showed their appreciation by tapping their sticks on the ice and shaking his hand after practice.
Coach Tortorella hopes to have Guy Gaudreau return to help the team in the future, believing it will be therapeutic for him to be around the team and help with drills ¹ ². This beautiful gesture is a testament to the hockey community’s support for the Gaudreau family during this difficult time.
