Matthew Gaudreau’s wife Madeline Gaudreau announced the birth of their first child just months after he and his brother NHL star Johnny Gaudreauwas tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver.
Madeline announced Tripp Matthew’s birth on social media over the weekend.

Matthew Gaudreau, No. 21 of the Boston College Eagles, attempts a field goal during the third quarter during Game 1 of the Three Rivers Classic Hockey Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 29, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Bell/Getty Images)
“Mom and Dad’s World,” the Instagram post read, showing Madeleine holding Tripp’s hand with “He’s Here” written in the background.
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Matthew Gaudreau, 29, Johnny Gaudreau, 31 Brutally murdered on August 29 The night before her sister’s wedding, they were riding their bikes on a rural road in New Jersey when they were hit by a drunk driver.
The brothers played field hockey at Boston College, winning a national championship in 2012. Johnny Gaudreau went on to play in the NHL and spent most of his NHL career in Calgary. In 2022, he signed a seven-year contract with the team. columbus bluejackets.

Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores the game-tying goal during the third period of a game against the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Stadium on January 31, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. React behind the ball. (Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Madeline Gaudreau and Mathew Gaudreau got married in July 2021. The couple announced in June that they were expecting their first child.
“To all my friends and family, nothing can bring his dad or Uncle John back, but I’m so glad he has so many amazing people around him to remind him how amazing they are,” she celebrated on social media in October wrote in the post. Baby shower.

FILE – Brothers Johnny Gaudreau #13 and Matthew Gaudreau #21 of the Boston College Eagles defeat the Northeastern Huskies in the annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament championship game , celebrates after winning his fifth consecutive Beanpot Championship in NCAA hockey on February 10, 2014 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images)
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Sean Higgins is charged in the deaths of Gaudreau’s brothers.
He was indicted by a grand jury earlier this month on multiple counts, including two counts of second-degree reckless vehicular homicide, two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence and second-degree leaving the scene of a crime. According to reports, the fatal accident to WPVI.
If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and is due to appear in court again next month.
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