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Cole Caufield and Johnny Gaudreau were very close friends with the American team
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Cole Caufield and Johnny Gaudreau were very close friends with the American team
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The death of Johnny Gaudreau has shaken the entire hockey planet. Cole Caufield was one of the people who was even more affected by this news, as he had a beautiful friendship with the former NHL player.

After Gaudreau’s death, Caufield had announced his number change to wear the number 13 in explaining that he had always seen the former Flames and Blue Jackets player as an idol or role model.

This time, we learn more about the relationship between Caufield and Gaudreau thanks to Meredith, Johnny’s wife. She was a guest on the podcast of Julie Petry and Cat Toffoli (wives of Jeff Petry and Tyler Toffoli) Never Offside With Julie and Cat.

Meredith Gaudreau demonstrated how quickly Johnny Gaudreau and Cole Caufield became great friends while playing together on the American team.

Based on Meredith’s words, we understand that Caufield and Gaudreau spent a lot of time together during the 2024 IIHF World Championship. She remembers exchanging text messages with Johnny, who told her how much he loved Cole Caufield.

The two players were in Ostrava, Czech Republic, and could walk around the city and do activities, but Johnny and Cole decided to stay in their hotel room and play games on their cellphones, giving each other nicknames.

Listening to Meredith Gaudreau’s words, we really understand how much the two players had fun together.

Meredith really believes that this moment brought the two players closer together. She even explained that Johnny “adored” Caufield.

Gaudreau’s wife also revealed that Caufield had Johnny’s number 13 on his stick with the nickname he gave him. Johnny Gaudreau called Caufield “Eloc” (Cole spelled backwards), and it seems to have really touched the Habs player’s mind.

The tragedy of Gaudreau has hurt Cole Caufield a lot, but it’s beautiful to see the Habs forward pay tribute to his friend so often. Whether it’s the number 13 or the hockey card he brought to a game, Caufield will always have Gaudreau’s memory in mind.


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