Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were biking in Oldsman Township when Higgins allegedly hit them.
The Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed their deaths in a statement. The brothers were in town for their sister's wedding, which was scheduled to be held in Philly on Friday nightSean Higgins, 43, of Woodstown, NJ faces vehicular homicide charges for allegedly killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, as the two biked on County Route 551 in NJ
The Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed the brothers' deaths in a statement Friday, calling Johnny"a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend" Attorney information for the Woodstown man wasn't immediately available. Toxicology tests are pending.Johnny Gaudreau, fondly nicknamed"Johnny Hockey," was the star forward for the Blue Jackets after signing in July 2022 as an unrestricted free agent. Previously, he had been with the Calgary Flames.
The National Hockey League also mourned the brothers' deaths. In a statement on X, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said he was"shocked and saddened" by their losses.
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