Philadelphia Eagles Head to Super Bowl LIX, Gaudreau Family Honors Late Sons
The Philadelphia Eagles’ journey to Super Bowl LIX has brought joy to the Gaudreau family, particularly Jane Gaudreau, the mother of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The family, who are avid hockey fans, have a strong connection to the Eagles, being from South New Jersey.
After the Eagles’ 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders, Jane shared a picture on her social media accounts of her two sons wearing custom Gaudreau Eagles jerseys. She captioned the post, “I know two incredibly happy fans in heaven. GO BIRDS!!!!!! Going to the Super Bowl for the boys!!! One more win.”
The Gaudreau family has been through a tragic loss, as Johnny and Matthew were killed by a drunk driver in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, just before their sister’s wedding. The driver, Sean M. Higgins, was arrested and charged with multiple counts, including aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
The Gaudreau family was in the courtroom to witness Higgins’ hearing, and Jane later posted quotes on her Instagram about coping with the loss. She wrote, “Sometimes life is hard. Some days are very rough, and sometimes you just have to cry before you can move forward…And that’s okay.”
As the Eagles head to Super Bowl LIX, the Gaudreau family is celebrating, knowing that Johnny and Matthew will be looking down on New Orleans on February 9, hoping their Eagles can lift the Lombardi Trophy once again.
