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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Katie Gaudreau reveals the sweet ways she honored brothers at emotional wedding
Katie Gaudreau made sure to honor her two late brothers at her wedding. The 26-year-old sister of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and AHL player Matthew Gaudreau married her high school sweetheart Devin Joyce in Philadelphia on Friday, July 11, the couple announced in an Instagram post. The wedding comes nearly one year after the Gaudreau brothers died in a bicycling accident on Aug. 29, the day before Katie Gaudreau's original wedding date — which was canceled and rescheduled, ESPN reported at the time. Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau were set to be groomsmen in the wedding. In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love. '[We knew] this wedding would be completely different from what we planned last year — we're missing two of the most important people who should be here with us,' Joyce told the outlet. 'The idea of looking out into the church and later at our wedding photos and seeing two empty spaces didn't sit right,' Katie Gaudreau said. While they weren't there physically, the newlyweds went the distance to ensure they were there in spirit. 'The truth is, John and Matty left us with so much love that there was no doubt how to fill those spaces,' Katie Gaudreau told People. 'Some visible to everyone and some only Devin and I would understand.' For example, the bride's bouquet featured 21 roses and 13 spray rose blooms in honor of the two hockey players' numbers — Johnny Gaudreau wore 13, while Matthew Gaudreau wore 21. Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau's veil featured custom messages in her brothers' handwriting. 'It's their words, their hands, a piece of them woven into mine to walk me down the aisle and keep me safe, one on each side,' Katie told People of the veil. According to the outlet, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were replaced by their two best friends as groomsmen. The brothers' numbers were also featured on the socks of Joyce, his groomsmen and the newlyweds' fathers — who wore custom suits with photos of the two brothers in the jacket lining. Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of Johnny Gaudreau, and Madeline, the wife of Matthew Gaudreau, were both a part of the bridal party. For her part, Meredith Gaudreau walked her newborn son, Carter, and Madeline Gaudreau's newborn son, Tripp, down the aisle. Both babies were born after the Aug. 29 tragedy, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Plus, Meredith and Johnny Gaudreau's 2-year-old daughter, Noa, was one of the flower girls, per The Columbus Dispatch. 'These details may be small, but they carry so much meaning,' Katie Gaudreau told People. 'Each one reminds us that John and Matty are not just remembered — they are present in the most heartfelt, joyful and beautiful ways,' she added. Katie Gaudreau even made sure she got to share the dance floor with her two brothers. As the band was playing 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers, a video of the Gaudreau brothers dancing and laughing played on a big screen behind them. In her interview with People, Katie Gaudreau reflected on what her two brothers would say to her today. 'They would tell me that they are here with me — maybe not in the way I wish they could be, but they're celebrating alongside all of us. I know it to be true,' she said. 'Most of all, they'd want me to know that their love didn't end, that it lives on in every celebration, milestone and moment of happiness in my life,' she added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Lot of anxiety": Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's sister opens up about ‘anxiety' and heartbreak as she finally gets married after the tragic loss of both brothers
Katie Gaudreau with her brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. (Katie Gaudreau via Instagram) Nearly a year after the tragic loss of her beloved brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, Katie Gaudreau found a way to turn heartbreak into a tribute of love, resilience, and memory. On July 11, she finally walked down the aisle to marry her longtime partner, Devin Joyce — a moment that had once been filled with anticipation but became a symbol of strength following unimaginable grief. Katie Gaudreau walks down the aisle after postponing wedding due to brothers' deaths Originally planned for August 30, 2024, the wedding was postponed after the sudden death of Johnny and Matthew, who were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while cycling in their New Jersey hometown. Both brothers were slated to be groomsmen. Their loss devastated not only their family but also the hockey community — Johnny had been a standout for the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Matthew built his career across leagues including Boston College, the AHL, and ECHL. Despite the overwhelming sorrow, Katie and Devin, who first met in high school and got engaged in May 2023, chose to embrace love and healing. 'And I know, deep in my heart, that they would have wanted us to feel love — not just their love — but all of it: the kind that surrounds us, uplifts us and reminds us that we are not alone in any of this,' Katie told People. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Her wedding became a poignant blend of celebration and remembrance. From her veil stitched with personal messages in her brothers' handwriting — 'Love you — Matty' and 'Love ya — John' — to socks worn by groomsmen bearing Johnny and Matthew's jersey numbers (13 and 21), every detail was intentional. A moving video montage of the brothers' joyful moments played during the reception to the tune of 'Mr. Brightside,' a favorite of Katie's. Planning the ceremony wasn't easy. Katie admitted that the venue had to be changed to a more comforting environment. 'I wanted a space where we could all be together the night before — somewhere we could sleep over, wake up together, and just be, without having to leave or be separated. I was having a lot of anxiety about everyone leaving the venue after the reception and something happening, so I wanted a space where we would all be together. ' she said, reflecting on her fears of being separated from loved ones again. Her bouquet, too, told a story — arranged with 21 standard roses and 13 spray rose blooms in honor of the Gaudreau brothers' hockey numbers. Even her father, Guy Gaudreau, and Devin wore suits lined with photos of Johnny and Matthew — keeping their presence tangible in the most meaningful way. 'It's hard to put into words how much has shifted and how much I've carried in my heart since last August,' Katie shared. But through sorrow, she created a wedding day that radiated the very love her brothers once shared: 'Their love didn't leave.' Also Read: NHL Trade Rumor: Connor McDavid's loyalty tested as he reportedly chooses between Oilers loyalty and free agency freedom For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
EA Sports College Football 26 early impressions: Top five features in new video game
Monday, July 7 marked a national holiday for college football video game enthusiasts as they finally were able to grab the controller and play EA Sports College Football 26. Since April, fans of the iconic video game franchise have been clamoring for the next installment following the rousing return in 2024. EA Sports has spent much of the buildup advertising the new features to the game that should make it feel like an upgrade from the previous edition, giving hope the series can remain one of the top sports video games. Even though early access just started — the standard release date in July 10 — there's already noticeable changes that give optimism of this year's game. Players have noticed several things they like, but here are the top ones so far for EA Sports College Football 26. Big game atmospheres, presentation College football is electric, and it must be translated in order for the game to feel authentic. Of course, not all matchups are the same, but when there are high stakes involved, players know it. Night, rivalry, highly ranked, conference title and College Football Playoff games have a different feel with louder crowds and star players in the spotlight, providing the best the sport has to offer. Mix that in with traditions like Virginia Tech's "Enter Sandman," Michigan's "Mr. Brightside" or Alabama's red LED lights and it either hypes up the home team, or could have the road squad feeling nervous. The game presentation itself also got a big boost, with transition screens of the teams, player stats, rankings and rivalry history. Plus, the score bug is an upgrade, something that's clearly hard to do in the real world. Smoother gameplay You don't need to be a true X's-and-O's savant to play this game, but football nerds will enjoy being rewarded for knowing ball. There's plenty of coaching adjustments players can — and should — make in the game. Notice you keep getting beat on slant routes? You can adjust your coverage to stop that. Going against an inexperienced offensive line? Turn up the defensive pressure with blitz packages and stunts to get to the quarterback. In return, the computer has gotten smarter. If you keep running the same plays, it will pick up on it and stop it, forcing players to get creative and be more balanced to win. Substitutions is also easily accessible in the pre-snap menu, making it easier to manage hurt players and guys that are hot while saving so much time from having to pause the game to make any roster changes. Road to glory high school experience High school is now in road to glory, and while people are upset you can't play a full high school season, it's still an upgrade from last year. The moments users have to play to secure scholarships and interest from schools make it a real challenge to get the career off to a good start, rather than just tearing up the high school ranks. The experience is extremely unique to each career. A school could have interest in a dual-threat quarterback, but it might not again if it already got a commitment from the same type of player in another road to glory mode. Last year, it wasn't much fun to just pick what type of recruit a user was and then start college with that. In the high school moments, it's possible to go from a two-star to five-star, or even go down and schools lose interest. While deflating, it shows how tough football can be when a team decides to pull a scholarship offer. The commitment ceremony with the hats is also a genius touch. Real-life coaches add massive layer So long generic names and faces, as actual coaches in the game not only makes the game feel more real, but also makes it fun in certain modes. Not all of the real-life coaches are in the game, but players will notice coach tendencies, like a play caller that loves to gamble on fourth down or is pass heavy. In road the glory, it feels legit when Ryan Day reaches out to you about wanting to see if you got what it takes to be a Buckeye. The best part about it is in dynasty mode. Trying to recruit against big-name coaches makes it more personal and satisfying when getting that commitment. Then there's the coaching carousel, which goes absolutely insane in the offseason with changes you wouldn't expect to actually happen. Example: after the 2025 season, Lane Kiffin became the head coach at LSU after Brian Kelly was fired, Dave Aranda is at Florida State and Kyle Wittingham didn't retire — he took the job at Southern California. Talk about video game madness. TWO NOTABLE OMISSIONS: Why Bill Belichick, Deion Sanders are not in College Football 26 Transfer portal craziness Building off the wild coaching carousel, the transfer portal turns out to be just as chaotic. It's extremely unpredictable, as there's no telling who will be wanting to leave your school, and who will be looking for a fresh start. In one offseason, DJ Lagway decided to leave Florida after he was a Heisman Trophy finalist, and star defensive end Colin Simmons decided to leave Texas — after leading the Longhorns to the national championship. It makes it that much more important to figure out player desires and who to prioritize to make sure a key contributor doesn't jump ship, while making every offseason as exciting time period to stack or rebuild a roster. How crazy the transfer portal gets can be adjusted before a dynasty begins, but even leaving it as is could lead to some pretty ludicrous results. Bonus: Home screen isn't annoying This one is so good, it had to be included. The repetitive, rage inducing generic drumline music is gone from the main screen menu, and now there's a fresh selection of music to change it up and keep people from losing their minds while recruiting or upgrading their road to glory players. Some fight songs are in, and some marching band covers of songs like "Runaway Baby" and "Industry Baby" will play, alongside a wide variety of generic songs. Now, it won't be as bad after suffering a heart-breaking loss. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
EA Sports College Football 26 brings Michigan's Mr. Brightside tradition to life
EA Sports has gone all in on making its newly released (deluxe edition on Monday, regular edition on July 10) College Football 26 property closer and closer to the actual game day experience. That includes more control over the players, the coaches being in the game, as well as school traditions. And though it's a newly adopted tradition in Ann Arbor, one of the favorites among fans is the singing of The Killers song, 'Mr. Brightside,' between the third and fourth quarters. And yeah, that's in the game. A clip made its way onto X (formerly Twitter) of the newly included tradition in the video game property, and it's complete with the fans singing along, including the final line of the chorus being cut out while the singing continues. Check it out: That definitely enhances the realism. What is unrealistic, potentially, however, is the game being 7-0 against rival Michigan State entering the fourth quarter -- not just because Michigan has a slim lead, but because both teams tend to score a bit more than that by that time in the game. The Wolverines have four players in the top 100 of the game with safety Rod Moore leading the charge, then edge rusher Derrick Moore, left guard Giovanni El-Hadi, and defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny.
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Michigan's Rod Moore, Derrick Moore top Wolverines, EA Sports College Football 26 ratings
The all-new EA Sports College Footgball 26 deluxe version is out on digital download with only a few days remaining until the regular edition and hard copies become available to the general public. With that in mind, who are the top Michigan football players in the game? The new version includes more authenticity, from the coaches being in the game to Mr. Brightside playing between the third and fourth quarters. But the most important thing is how the team plays, and it's also a window into what video game developers and their advisors believe to be the top players in all of college football. The Wolverines have four players who are in the top 100 of those included in the game. Though Ohio State leads the charge with the top two players overall in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, Michigan has the following four with their ratings included: As far as overall ranking in the game, Rod Moore comes in at No. 54, Moore at No. 72, El-Hadi is No. 75, and Benny is No. 94. This is the second iteration of the relaunched video game property and yet again, there is a Michigan contingent on the cover, with Bryce Underwood being the only true freshman to grace the front of the game -- along with recurring Wolverine, Denard Robinson.
