Wedding of Johnny Gaudreau's sister canceled after brothers' tragic deaths: report
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Katie Gaudreau, the sister of NHL veteran Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau, has reportedly canceled her wedding in Philadelphia Friday after her brothers’ tragic deaths.
Katie and her fiancé, Devin Joyce, were preparing to be married Friday at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Gloucester City, New Jersey, before celebrating their union with a reception in Philadelphia.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. (David Kirouac/USA Today Sports)
But a source confirmed to Page Six that the wedding had been canceled after the Gaudreau brothers were tragically killed Thursday night when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver while bicycling.
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The family did not confirm the news but did release a statement thanking everyone for their support.
"Last night we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers, two sons and brother-in-laws, two nephews, two cousins, two family members, two teammates, two friends but truly two amazing humans," the statement said.
According to Katie and Devin’s wedding website, both Gaudreau brothers and their wives were supposed to be in the bridal party.
Matthew Gaudreau of the Boston College Eagles attempts a shot on goal in the third period during Game 1 of the Three Rivers Classic hockey tournament at PPG Paints Arena Dec. 29, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
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