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Penns Grove-Carneys Point, NJ
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Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother-in-Law Killed In Oldsman Twp Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother-in-Law Killed In Oldsman Twp
Johnny Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother-in-Law Killed In Oldsman Twp The widow of NHL All-Star Johnny Gaudreau gave birth to the couple's third child months after he and his brother were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bikes in Salem County. Meredith Gaudreau announced on Instagram the birth of Carter Michael Gaudreau on Tuesday, April 1. Carter's middle name is the same as Johnny's, who starred on the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Gaudreau's have two other children. "He looks exactly like his daddy too," Meredith wrote on Instagram. "I love you so much my baby! We are going to have so much fun. I can’t wait to give you …

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by Sam Barron
Woodstown, NJ
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Matt Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother Johnny Die In Oldmans Twp. Crash Matt Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother Johnny Die In Oldmans Twp. Crash
Matt Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother Johnny Die In Oldmans Twp. Crash The widow of Matthew Gaudreau gave birth to the couple's only child about four months after Matt and his NHL star brother Johnny Gaudreau were killed by a suspected drunk driver. Madeline Gaudreau announced the arrival of her son Tripp Matthew in an Instagram post on Sunday, Dec. 29. Her husband Matt and his brother Johnny died when they were hit while riding bicycles in Oldmans Township on Thursday, Aug. 29. The photo showed Madeline holding the newborn’s tiny hand next to a wooden sign reading "He's here." "Tripp Matthew 🤍🦋," the caption said. "Mommy & Daddy’s world." Madeline's rel…

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by Chris Spiker
Woodstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Woodstown Man Had 5-6 Beers, Drank While Driving In Crash That Killed Gaudreaus: Affidavit Woodstown Man Had 5-6 Beers, Drank While Driving In Crash That Killed Gaudreaus: Affidavit
Woodstown Man Had 5-6 Beers, Drank While Driving In Crash That Killed Gaudreaus: Affidavit A Woodstown man reportedly admitted to having about a half-dozen beers before the crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, arrest records said. Sean Higgins, 43, was facing several charges including two counts of assault by auto, according to court records. He was accused of striking the NHL star and his brother while they were riding bicycles in Oldmans Township on Thursday, Aug. 29. Investigators said the Gaudreaus were on bikes close to the fog line on the north side of County Route 551. Higgins tried to pass a car and SUV while also traveling north in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee. …

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by Chris Spiker
Woodstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Mugshot Released For Suspected Woodstown Drunk Driver Who Killed Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau Mugshot Released For Suspected Woodstown Drunk Driver Who Killed Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau
Mugshot Released For Suspected Woodstown Drunk Driver Who Killed Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless hockey fans mourning t…

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by Chris Spiker
Worcester, MA
Obituaries
Boston College Remembers NHL Star, Brother Killed In Crash: 'No Words Can Express Our Sadness' Boston College Remembers NHL Star, Brother Killed In Crash: 'No Words Can Express Our Sadness'
Boston College Remembers NHL Star, Brother Killed In Crash: 'No Words Can Express Our Sadness' The Boston College community is reeling following the news that brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were standouts during their time with the Eagles men's hockey team, were killed in a crash in New Jersey. The duo were in Oldsman Township for their sister's wedding and were riding bikes on County Route 551 Thursday evening, Aug. 29, when a suspected drunk driver crashed into them, authorities said.  Original Report: NHL Star, Brother Killed In New Jersey Crash Johnny, 31, played three seasons at Boston College and helped lead the team to a national championship in 2012, t…

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by Josh Lanier
Woodstown, NJ
Sports
NHL Star, Brother Killed By Drunk Driver In Oldmans Twp. Before Sister's Wedding, Troopers Say NHL Star, Brother Killed By Drunk Driver In Oldmans Twp. Before Sister's Wedding, Troopers Say
NHL Star, Brother Killed By Drunk Driver In Oldmans Twp. Before Sister's Wedding, Troopers Say An NHL star and his brother from Salem County were killed by a suspected drunk driver one day before their sister's wedding, authorities said. Johnny Gaudreau of Carneys Point and Matthew Gaudreau of Pedricktown died on Thursday, Aug. 29, a state police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Troopers responded to the crash near milepost 11.1 on County Route 551 in Oldmans Township at around 8:19 p.m. Sean Higgins of Woodstown was accused of driving drunk during the crash. The 43-year-old was charged with two counts of death by auto. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, played 11 N…

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by Chris Spiker
Fairfield, CT
Obituaries
Former Fairfield Hockey Player Dies At Age 23 Former Fairfield Hockey Player Dies At Age 23
Former Fairfield Hockey Player Dies At Age 23 Family and friends are mourning the death of a former standout hockey goalie from the region. Fairfield County native Charlie Capalbo, age 23, of the town of Fairfield, died Sunday, April 24, following a five-year battle with cancer, according to a GoFundMe page established for his family. “After five years and 745 nights spent in hospitals, let’s just say that one got by Charlie in the 4th overtime today,” reads a post from GoFundMe organizer John McCormick. Those years included a successful battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that began toward the end of Capalbo’s varsity season as goalte…

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by Michael Mashburn
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay JACKPOT: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay
Jackpot: NJ Man Wins $231K After Hitting 12-Leg Sports Bet Parlay A New Jersey man won the largest HardRockCasino.com jackpot since sports gambling became legal in the state, the casino said. Gregory L. of Monmouth County put down $326 before hitting the 12-leg parlay, winning $231,000 in a multi-sport parlay, the casino said. Gregory connected on six NBA and NHL games last Thursday, NJ.com says citing his betting slip. Here were his bets, according to the outlet. Brooklyn Nets over Boston Celtics (money line) Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks (over 56.5 points in the first quarter) Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic (over 210.5 points) New York Knicks vs. M…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
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NHL Player From Massapequa Accused Of Assaulting Roommate In NYC NHL Player From Massapequa Accused Of Assaulting Roommate In NYC
NHL Player From Massapequa Accused Of Assaulting Roommate In NYC A National Hockey League player from Long Island is facing charges following an alleged assault in a Manhattan apartment. Frank “Sonny” Milano, who was born in Massapequa and plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Colorado Avalanche forward A.J. Greer were arrested on Sunday, July 7 in a Greenwich Village apartment after allegedly throwing down the gloves and assaulting an acquaintance. The incident allegedly arose after their victim tried to up-charge the group on a four-figure bill from a trendy Manhattan club. The pair were arrested at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to …

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by Zak Failla