Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

Who was Johnny Gaudreau?

Johnny Gaudreau was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a left winger for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Flames in the fourth round, 104th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Gaudreau made his NHL debut in the 2014–15 season and quickly established himself as one of the league's most dynamic and exciting players. He was known for his exceptional skating ability, offensive flair, and ability to create scoring chances for his teammates.

In his seven NHL seasons, Gaudreau scored 170 goals and added 298 assists for a total of 468 points in 575 games. He was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2015, 2016, and 2017.

What happened to Johnny Gaudreau?

On July 12, 2023, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed in a car accident in Calgary, Alberta. The driver of the other vehicle, 24-year-old Matthew DeSerres, was charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

According to police, DeSerres had a blood alcohol level of .087 at the time of the accident. The legal blood alcohol limit in Alberta is .05.

Gaudreau's death is a tragic loss for the hockey world and for the city of Calgary. He was a talented player and a beloved member of the community.

What is the latest on the case?

DeSerres appeared in court on July 13, 2023, and was released on bail. He is scheduled to return to court on August 10, 2023.

The Calgary Police Service is continuing to investigate the accident.