Archive · 27 May 2025
USA Hockey Honors Johnny Gaudreau After IIHF Win
The USA hockey team won the IIHF World Championship and dedicated their victory to Johnny Gaudreau, a player who died last year.
After the win, the team honored Gaudreau by putting his jersey on the trophy.
Gaudreau's wife, Meredith, shared emotional posts about her pride and the impact her husband had on the team.
The team kept his locker stall open throughout the tournament.
The win was a way for the team to remember and celebrate Gaudreau's life and the bond they shared.
Team USA won the IIHF World Championship, their first gold since 1933.
The victory was dedicated to the late Johnny Gaudreau.
Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey was draped over the championship trophy.
Johnny Gaudreau died in a cycling accident in August.
His wife, Meredith, shared emotional posts on social media.
- Who
- The United States men's hockey team and Johnny Gaudreau.
- What
- Team USA honored Johnny Gaudreau after winning the IIHF World Championship.
- When
- After the IIHF World Championship in May
- Where
- Stockholm
- Why
- To honor his legacy and memory.
- Player Honored
- Johnny Gaudreau
- Team
- USA
- Event
- IIHF World Championship
- Winning Score
- 1-0
- Winning Goal Scorer
- Tage Thompson
Sources
Historic victory: USA men’s hockey wins IIHF World Championship gold after 92 years
Johnny Gaudreau remembered as Team USA lifts World Championship trophy in his honor
United States defeats Switzerland to win gold at the 2025 IIHF World Championship
The United States honors Johnny Gaudreau after winning the historic World Championship gold medal
