Inside Matthew Gaudreau's Family With Wife Madeline: Meet His Child
Matthew Gaudreau and wife Madeline Gaudreau’s son has arrived four months after the ice hockey player’s tragic death alongside his brother, Johnny Gaudreau. Madeline announced the birth of their first child via Instagram in December 2024, leading many to show their support online.
Who Is Matthew Gaudreau’s Wife Madeline?
Matthew, who played hockey in the ECHL for the Worcester Railers and in the AHL for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, married Madeline in 2021. Following Matthew and Johnny’s deaths in August 2024, Madeline paid tribute to the brothers on Instagram.
“It was always Matty & John. I can’t even put into words the bond these two had and right now I don’t have the strength. They were each others biggest cheerleaders,” she wrote on September 1, 2024. “Matt looked up to John in so many ways but the most important was the father he was to Noa & Johnny. I find extreme comfort knowing they are together, as they always were. I know they are still messing with each other up there and will continue to look over their families.”
Madeline Gaudreau Welcomes 1st Child 4 Months After Matthew’s Death
Madeline and Matthew announced on June 22, 2024, that they were expecting their first child together. The sweet black and white announcement photo shared by Madeline on Instagram showed the couple facing away from the camera in matching dark T-shirts and jeans. They held hands and looked at each other lovingly as a strip of ultrasound photos hung out of Madeline’s back pocket.
“Baby Gaudreau Arriving in December,” she captioned the post.
Madeline announced their son’s arrival with another photo on December 29, 2024. The adorable snap showed her holding their son’s hand as the baby boy, who wore a blue onesie, rested beside a wooden sign that read, “He’s here.”
“Tripp Matthew,” she wrote, revealing the infant’s name. “Mommy & Daddy’s world.”
The comments of the post were filled with love and support from friends, family and fans.
“Mom-Mom & Pop-Pop’s hearts are overflowing with love for you, Tripp Matthew. We are so incredibly proud of you and your mommy and I know your Daddy is too!” Matthew’s mom, Jane Gaudreau, wrote.
“Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Katie loves you, mommy, and daddy SOOOO much,” his sister Katie added.
“What a perfect name for the perfect little angel! I cried seeing this. I believe he met his daddy and uncle before he came earth side,” a fan commented.
Johnny Gaudreau’s Wife Meredith Also Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3
After Johnny and Matthew died, Johnny’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, announced at their joint funeral in September 2024 that she was pregnant with their third child.
“We’re actually a family of five. I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but again, John was beaming and so excited,” she said in her eulogy, according to Journalposts. “I was so nervous because this was, again, a total surprise. But his reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me even though I was driving the car. After the initial excitement sank in, every time he looked at me, he would say, ‘You’re nuts, you know that? Three kids?’”
Madeline offered her support to Meredith in her September 1 Instagram tribute to the brothers.
“To Meredith — we will forever share this extreme heartbreak and terrible bond … however, the boys couldn’t have picked stronger women as their wives and mothers of their children. We will carry each other through every season … as the boys would do for each other. They blessed us with children … through them we will always have a part of them earth side with us forever,” she wrote.
What Happened to Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau?
Matthew and Johnny died on August 29, 2024, after they were hit by an alleged drunk driver while riding bikes around their neighborhood in New Jersey. The brothers were supposed to attend their sister’s wedding the following day.
“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,” their family shared in a statement at the time. “We want to let everyone know we are receiving your messages of love and support and we appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers. We ask for your continued respect and privacy during this very difficult period of grief.”