Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, celebrated the imminent arrival of his third son with former Columbus Blue Jackets player.
Meredith celebrated with several of her Blue Jacket companions wives and brides at Cambridge Tea House in Columbus on Sunday.
In addition to Meredith, the 'Baby Shower of Lady Jackets' also honored Kelly Labanc, the wife of striker Kevin Labanc, and Aleksandra Merzlikins, goalkeeper's wife Elvis Merzlikins.
Kelly recently gave birth to his second son, a daughter named Lara. Aleksandra is currently expected a second baby too.
They attended a series of other blue jackets that attended, including Odette Peters, the fiancee of the defense Zach Werenski, Lauren Tjernlund Van Riemsdyk, wife of striker James Van Riemsdyk and Maggie Jenner, wife of Captain Boone Jenner, among others.
Attendees found a good party that expected them, including a selection of fine teas, a house salad with goat cheese, roasted almond buns, sandwiches, mini quiches, chocolate covered strawberries and red velvet cupcakes.
Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, celebrated her baby shower with several wives and girlfriends of the stars of Columbus Blue Jackets
L A R: Aleksandra Merzlikins, the wife of the Blue Jackets Elvis Merzlikins goalkeeper, Kelly Labanc, Blue Jackets' Wedding's wife, Kevin Labanc, and Gaudreau, who were honored in the shower
Johnny Gaudreau was killed, along with his brother Matthew, by a drunk driver last August
In August 2024, Johnny and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were beaten and killed by a drunk driver while riding bicycles at night in his new native shirt. They were prepared to attend a wedding for their sister, Katie.
Meredith and Johnny shared two children: a daughter, Noa, 2, and a son, Johnny, 11 months.
But in a commemorative service held for the brothers in September, Meredith revealed that she and Johnny really expected a third child.
“We are actually a family of five,” Meredith said during his praise. 'I am in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but again, John was radiant and very excited.
Meredith added: 'I was so nervous because this was, again, a total surprise. But his reaction was immediately kissing and hugging me even though I was driving the car. After the initial emotion sank, every time he looked at me, he said: 'You're crazy, do you know that? Three children?
Johnny had been in the NHL since 2011, when he was recruited 104º in general by Calgary's flames.
He played there until 2022, when he signed with Columbus in the free agency.