Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Announces Pregnancy at Memorial Service

Meredith Gaudreau, widow of the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, shared the heartwarming news at the memorial service for her husband and his brother, who were tragically killed in a bicycle crash.

Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of beloved NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, delivered a poignant speech at the memorial service for her husband and his brother, Matthew, on Monday, where she revealed a profound surprise: she is pregnant with their third child.

In an emotional and heartfelt message, Meredith described the pregnancy as a "total surprise" that brought both joy and solace during this difficult time. She expressed her gratitude for the special bond she shared with Johnny and the immense love they had for their family.

Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Announces Pregnancy at Memorial Service

"John and I had the best six months as a family of four. These will forever be the best six months of my life," she said, according to ABC News. "There's specifically one week that I will cherish forever – it will be my favorite week of my life out of those six months. We're actually a family of five. I'm in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby."

Meredith's words brought both tears and smiles to the faces of those gathered at the service. Their oldest child, a daughter, will turn 2 years old later this month, while their youngest, a boy, was born earlier this year.

Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Announces Pregnancy at Memorial Service

"In less than three years of marriage, we've created a family of five," Meredith added. "It doesn't even sound possible, but I look at it as the ultimate blessing. How lucky am I to be the mother of John's three babies? Our last one being a blessing and so special despite these difficult circumstances."

Meredith's pregnancy news brought a ray of hope amidst the profound sadness surrounding the loss of Johnny and Matthew. Their deaths on the eve of their sister Katie's wedding left an unfillable void in the hearts of their loved ones and the hockey community.

Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Announces Pregnancy at Memorial Service

Madeline Gaudreau, Matthew's wife, is also pregnant, further adding to the bittersweet mix of emotions. Both families have expressed immense gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received during this trying time.

"This is a tragedy involving a great deal of emotion and impacting many individuals," said Higgins’ lawyers, Matthew Portella and Richard Kineburger III, in a joint statement. "It is too early in the stages of the legal process to make any out-of-court statements."

Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Announces Pregnancy at Memorial Service

As the community remembers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, their legacies will live on through their families and the countless lives they touched both on and off the ice. And as Meredith's miraculous pregnancy progresses, it serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope and love have a way of shining through.