Johnny Gaudreau to Be Honored on March 2; Rams Alumni Invited to Special Ceremony!
Saturday, February 28, 2015
/ 23 February 2015 /
GLOUCESTER CITY – Former Gloucester Catholic hockey star Johnny Gaudreau, now an all-star rookie with the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League, will have quite a homecoming when the Flames visit the Philadelphia Flyers in March — and GC alumni are invited to be part of a special event!
Gaudreau will have his Gloucester Catholic jersey retired in a ceremony in the GCHS gymnasium on Monday, March 2, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place as part of the Rams’ Winter Playoff Pep Rally. “Johnny Hockey” will visit his alma mater in person and will be joined by his family, including dad Guy Gaudreau, GC’s ice hockey coach, and his mom Jane Gaudreau.
Gloucester Catholic alumni are invited to attend the ceremony.
Johnny Gaudreau and his Calgary Flames will be visiting the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL game on March 3.
Gaudreau played for Boston College following high school and helped the Eagles to a national championship and two Frozen Four playoff appearances. The Carneys Point, NJ native then was selected as the Hobey Baker Award Winner as the NCAA’s top hockey player in 2014.
Johnny’s NHL career is off to a remarkable start. He has collected 15 goals and 29 assists for 44 total points and played in the 2015 NHL All-Star game in February.He is a strong candidate for NHL Rookie of the Year.
source Gloucester Catholic High School website