Katie Gaudreau, the sister of NHL veteran Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau, reportedly called off their wedding in Philadelphia on Friday following the tragic deaths of their brothers.
Katie and her fiancé, Devin Joyce, were preparing to tie the knot on Friday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Gloucester City, New Jersey, before celebrating their union with a reception in Philadelphia.
Columbus Blue Jackets left winger Johnny Gaudreau plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre. (David Kirouac/USA Today Sports)
But a source confirmed to Page Six that the wedding had been called off after the Gaudreau brothers were tragically killed Thursday night when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bikes.
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The family did not confirm the news but did issue a statement thanking everyone for their support.
“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 incredible human beings,” the statement said.
According to Katie and Devin's wedding website, both Gaudreau brothers and their wives were supposed to be in the bridal party.
Matthew Gaudreau of the Boston College Eagles attempts a shot on goal in the third period during Game 1 of the Three Rivers Classic hockey tournament at PPG Paints Arena on Dec. 29, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
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Sean Higgins, 43, was arrested and charged after New Jersey State Police said he tried to pass two other vehicles and struck the Gaudreau brothers from behind. Higgins is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.
Police said Higgins failed a field sobriety test and also admitted to an officer who responded to the scene that he drank five or six beers before the crash. He also admitted to consuming alcohol while driving, police said.
Higgins appeared virtually before a judge on Friday. Prosecutors requested that he be detained and the judge agreed, setting his detention hearing for Thursday.
Higgins then asked, “So I'm here until Thursday?” The judge explained that because of the motion, he is required to hold Higgins for a minimum of 72 hours. Because of the holiday weekend, the earliest he can appear in court is Thursday, September 5.
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Johnny Gaudreau, who was entering the third year of his seven-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, He had returned to his native New Jersey for his sister's wedding. He is survived by his wife, Meredith, and their two sons, Noa, 2, and Johnny, 6 months.
Brothers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau of the Boston College Eagles celebrate after the Eagles defeated the Northeastern University Huskies to win their fifth consecutive Beanpot championship at TD Garden on Feb. 10, 2014, in Boston. (Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images)
Matthew Gaudreau, 29, is survived by his wife Madeline.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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