Johnny Gaudreau
Nicknamed 'Johnny Hockey,' Johnny Gaudreau is a professional ice hockey winger known for winning the Hobey Baker Award in 2014.
Hockey Player
August 13, 1993
Leo
31
Carneys Point, New Jersey, United States
Johnny Gaudreau, also known as “Johnny Hockey,” is a renowned professional ice hockey player from the United States. He first gained prominence in 2014 when he won the Hobey Baker Award as the top college hockey player. Since then, Gaudreau has been playing for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, earning multiple accolades and setting franchise records. He has also represented the United States in international competitions and been selected for the NHL All-Star Game on several occasions. Off the ice, Gaudreau has been involved in charitable activities, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In 2023, Gaudreau transferred to the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he continued to demonstrate his prowess as a left winger. Although his performance during the 2022-2023 season did not match his previous season with Calgary, where he scored 40 goals and 115 points, Gaudreau still contributed 21 goals and 74 points in 80 games. Despite this dip in production, Gaudreau remains an exceptionally talented player and a significant asset to his team. An interesting tidbit about Johnny Gaudreau is that he was the 2014 recipient of the Hobey Baker Award, recognizing him as the best player in the NCAA.