Cole Caufield announces number change to honour Johnny Gaudreau
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield has announced a number change to honour Johnny Gaudreau.
The hockey world continues to mourn the loss of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and tributes have been pouring in from players across the National Hockey League.
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield looked up to Johnny Gaudreau as a teenager, given the similarities between the two players. Now, the 23-year-old forward is going to be honouring Johnny Gaudreau.
In a social media post late on Tuesday night, Cole Caufield announced that he's changing from number 22 to 13 to honour Johnny Gaudreau. Caufield shared that he wore number 13 in the past because of Gaudreau and will now honour him by wearing it, adding that he's grateful to have been inspired by him growing.
Gaudreau and his brother Matthew passed away on Thursday night after they were struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding their bicycles home from a rehearsal dinner for their sister.
The thoughts of everyone here at Blade of Steel continue to be with the Gaudreau family at this difficult time.
Source: InstagramCole Caufield
