kilgore Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Rest in Peace Johnny. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophomore Jinx Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 A nice tribute and trip down memory lane of Johnny Hockey's early career while in college. The early years of Johnny Gaudreau's career: Archived news stories | 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOCKEYGOD77 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 I HAD BAD VIBES THIS SUMMER THAT TRADEGY WAS GOING TO STRIKE..I REMEMBER AS KID WHEN PPELE LINDBERG DIES CRASHED HIT A POLE..FLYERS GOALIE..THEN CANUCKS FUTURE STAR LUC BOURDON WAS IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT..EVERY SUMMER PLAYERS HAVE ALL THIS FREE TIME AND JUST ENJOY LIFE .REALLY SAD AND NOT FAIR..BUT THATS LIFE IN A BLINK OF AN EYE SOMETIMES..GOD BLESS THE GUDREAU FAMILY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourTimeisNow Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just so sad. Makes me sick to my stomach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) I read somewhere he was a police officer, Apologies if i was wrong..This is a good article, Kinda covers everything... Friday, Aug 30th 2024 4PM 17°C 7PM 16°C 5-Day Forecast EXCLUSIVE'Drunk' driver Sean Higgins, charged with fatally mowing down NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, is a decorated US Army officer and father-of-two Sean Higgins, 43, was charged with two counts of death by auto on Friday READ MORE: Glassy-eyed mugshot of driver who 'killed NHL star and his brother By Emma James In Woodstown, New Jersey, For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:05 EDT, 30 August 2024 | Updated: 18:19 EDT, 30 August 2024 The alleged drunk driver accused of fatally mowing down NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother in New Jersey the night before their sister's wedding is a decorated US Army officer, DailyMail.com can reveal. Major Sean Higgins, 43, has been charged with two counts of death by auto after careening into the two brothers as they cycled along a highway in Salem County on Thursday night. The fatal crash happened less than three miles from the Gaudreau family home, hours before Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, were to serve as groomsmen in their sister Katie's wedding, which has since been postponed, DailyMail.com has learned. Higgins made a virtual appearance in Salem County Court on Friday where he was ordered to remain behind bars until his next hearing on September 5. Major Sean Higgins, 43, has been charged with two counts of death by auto after fatally mowing down NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew in New Jersey on Thursday The fatal crash happened less than three miles from the Gaudreau family home, hours before Johnny, 31, (right) and Matthew, 29, (left) were to serve as groomsmen in their sister Katie's wedding TRENDING NHL star's killer's outrageous courtroom act after judge's comments 170k viewing now Liverpool think they've landed the bargain of the summer in Chiesa 8.1k viewing now NHL star Johnny Gaudreau's heartbroken sister cancels wedding 44.9k viewing now The father-of-two had served in the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Kosovo and was promoted to Major during a state leadership visit to the former Yugoslavian republic in 2019 when he credited his family for their support during his military career, DailyMail.com has learned. He also served as the Regional Command-East Civil-Military Cooperation chief during the tour, though it is unclear if he is still currently enlisted in the US Army. Higgins is based in Woodstown, New Jersey, where he is believed to live with his wife and their two young daughters. Katie Gaudreau was due to get married Friday in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Gloucester City, New Jersey The army officer was arrested in Oldmans Township near the state border with Delaware on Thursday night by New Jersey State Police, and admitted to drinking 'five to six beers' before getting behind the wheel in the horror smash which killed the Gaudreau brothers, cops said. In his first hearing on Friday, he appeared via before Judge Michael Silvanio via video link, where he was seen dressed in a green prison vest with Velcro shoulders and bare arms, with a bandage on his wrist. He was represented by a public defender, but told the judge he would retain his own attorney, before next appearing in Salem County Court on September 5. The judge ordered him to remain in custody until then, extending the standard 72-hour holding period due to the holiday weekend. The military man, who is facing two counts of second-degree vehicle manslaughter, was expressionless in the courtroom as he appeared virtually from the Salem County Correctional Facility. In his first hearing on Friday, he appeared via before Judge Michael J. Silvanio via video link, where he was seen dressed in a green prison vest with Velcro shoulders Higgins is accused of being intoxicated when he collided with Gaudreau and his brother The father-of-two had served in the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a tour of Kosovo and was promoted to Major during a state leadership visit to the former Yugoslavian republic in 2019 Higgins is based in Woodstown, New Jersey, where he lives with his wife, Emily and their two young daughters Court records in North Carolina show that Higgins had a prior DWI in 2005, where the charges voluntarily dismissed due to the officer involved not showing up in court. He also had a speeding ticket in 2001 that was dismissed because of his good driving record at the time. A US Army official did not immediately respond to request for comment, with Higgins family members refusing to comment when approached by DailyMail.com on Friday. In documents seen by DailyMail.com, Higgins admitted to cops that he drank '5-6 beers' before getting behind the wheel of his Jeep Grand Cherokee and crashing into the back of Johnny and Matthew on Thursday night. Officers also allege that he showed signs of being drunk and admitted to drinking 'prior to and while operating his vehicle'. While reeking of alcohol, Higgins is said to have told them that 'his consumption of alcoholic beverages contributed to his impatience and reckless driving.' The Gaudreau brothers died the night before their sister Katie's wedding, where they were expected to be groomsmen on the day. In a heartbreaking statement on Friday, the devastated Gaudreau family paid tribute to the siblings. 'Last night, we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers, two sons and brothers in law, two nephews, two cousins, two family members, two teammates, two friends but truly two amazing humans. NHL star Johnny Gaudreau was tragically killed in a bike accident with his brother after being hit by an alleged drunk driver (Pictured: Gaudreau with wife Meredith and their two children) Matthew (left) and Johnny (right) both plied their trade on the ice at Boston College Sean Higgins lives in this home in Pilesgrove, New Jersey 'We want to let everyone know we are receiving your messages of love and support and we appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers. Read More BREAKING NEWS NHL star's killer's outrageous courtroom act after judge's comments as tragic new details emerge 'We ask for your continued respect and privacy during this very difficult period of grief.' Johnny leaves behind wife Meredith, whom he married in September 2021, and two young children in one-year-old daughter Noa and baby boy Johnny, who was born just six months ago. It is believed Meredith was due to be a maid of honor at her sister-in-law's wedding this weekend. Matthew, meanwhile, leaves behind wife Madeline just over three years on from their wedding in New Jersey. In a statement to DailyMail.com, New Jersey State Police Troopers confirmed they responded to a motor vehicle crash at 8:19pm on County Route 551 North, milepost 11.1 Oldmans Township, Salem County. 'Based on a preliminary investigation, two pedalcyclists, John M. Gaudreau, a 31-year-old male from Carneys Point, N.J., and Matthew R. Gaudreau, a 29-year-old male from Pedricktown, N.J., were traveling north on County Route 551, close to the fog line of the roadway,' the statement reads. 'Sean M. Higgins, a 43-year-old male from Woodstown, N.J., was traveling north on CR 551 in a Jeep Grand Cherokee behind a sedan and SUV. Higgins attempted to pass the slower-moving sedan and SUV, entered the southbound lanes of travel, passed the slower-moving sedan, and attempted to re-enter the northbound lanes of travel when the SUV in front of Higgins moved to the middle of the roadway, splitting the north and south lanes to safely pass the two pedalcyclist traveling north on the right side of the roadway. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nhl/article-13797639/Drunk-driver-Sean-Higgins-charged-fatally-mowing-NHL-star-Johnny-Gaudreau-brother-decorated-Army-officer-father-two.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_mailonline Edited August 31 by Canuck You 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 What a tragic day for the Gaudreau family, and for the hockey family at large. Higgins serving the country doesn't make it any better, if anything it makes it worse. I hope he gets everything he deserves for taking two lives in his recklessness. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain insano Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 First off sending my condolences to the Gaudreau Family, what a horrible way to wake up this morning hearing of this very sad news to the hockey world and the friends and family who lost their loved ones. id love to point out how respectful our fan base has been, for the better part set aside all hockey talks and aloud Johnny and his brother Matthew to be mourned, prioritized and remembered on this day, super class act fellow fans, I am proud of you all and very happy to get to stand next to each and every one of you guys and cheer our team on! hug your loved ones extra tight with love Cpt Insano 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 hours ago, Bob Long said: sitting in jail at the moment. https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/30/sport/johnny-gaudreau-nhl-player-death-spt-intl/index.html Looks like the max is ten years. I wonder if that could be times two. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 hour ago, Bob Long said: there really isn't. We tolerate this in North America, I really don't know why. I think overall NA is to soft on crime. If I were in charge I would be a complete hardass. This guy would serve life without parole. It's two counts of second degree murder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, erkayloomeh said: I think overall NA is to soft on crime. If I were in charge I would be a complete hardass. This guy would serve life without parole. It's two counts of second degree murder. Id vote for zero tolerance impaired driving laws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Just now, Bob Long said: Id vote for zero tolerance impaired driving laws. For sure. No excuses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 5 minutes ago, erkayloomeh said: Looks like the max is ten years. I wonder if that could be times two. ? Without intent or prior criminal convictions, my impression is that the sentencing would be concurrent instead of consecutive based on precedents I remember from school. But, monetary penalties could be quite massive given the professional athlete status with a massive contract and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 7 minutes ago, erkayloomeh said: I think overall NA is to soft on crime. If I were in charge I would be a complete hardass. This guy would serve life without parole. It's two counts of second degree murder. How is it second degree murder? Unless they can prove there was (unplanned) intent to hit and kill two people on bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 minutes ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: How is it second degree murder? Unless they can prove there was (unplanned) intent to hit and kill two people on bikes? I'm not saying that's what he'll get. I'm saying that's what I'd give him. If you drink and drive then that's the level you should be held accountable as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 5 minutes ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: Without intent or prior criminal convictions, my impression is that the sentencing would be concurrent instead of consecutive based on precedents I remember from school. But, monetary penalties could be quite massive given the professional athlete status with a massive contract and family. So probably ten years then ? And the monetary penalties would be the family sueing him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 11 minutes ago, erkayloomeh said: I think overall NA is to soft on crime. If I were in charge I would be a complete hardass. This guy would serve life without parole. It's two counts of second degree murder. It’s not 2nd degree murder. It’s 2 counts of 2nd degree vehicular manslaughter. 10 years is the maximum. Both crimes would run concurrently. I’d bet he’s out in 5 years if found guilty. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Man what a gut punch to wake up to this morning. Took a few hours to really hit home. What an awful tragedy. And the driver’s lack of remorse is disgusting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: It’s not 2nd degree murder. It’s 2 counts of 2nd degree vehicular manslaughter. 10 years is the maximum. Both crimes would run concurrently. I’d bet he’s out in 5 years if found guilty. Yuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 7 minutes ago, erkayloomeh said: So probably ten years then ? And the monetary penalties would be the family sueing him? The family suing him could be both criminal and civil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) 14 minutes ago, erkayloomeh said: I'm not saying that's what he'll get. I'm saying that's what I'd give him. If you drink and drive then that's the level you should be held accountable as far as I'm concerned. I understand what you're saying, but an individual's feelings on the definition of law doesn't immediately change the bounds of that definition. EDIT: With what we know now as society, no one should ever drive while impaired, ever again. Unfortunately, I think that's hopeful thinking. Edited August 31 by Drive-By Body Pierce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 1 minute ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: I understand what you're saying, but an individual's feelings on the definition of law doesn't immediately change the bounds of that definition. I know. Unfortunately 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 6 minutes ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: I understand what you're saying, but an individual's feelings on the definition of law doesn't immediately change the bounds of that definition. EDIT: With what we know now as society, no one should ever drive while impaired, ever again. Unfortunately, I think that's hopeful thinking. It's up to our lawmakers to increase punishment. As far as I'm concerned this is deserving of life in prison and financial penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cromeslab Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Rip Johnny hockey,sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Burkie around. 6:00 mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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