The foundation – run by Johnny and Matthew’s wives, Meredith and Madeline – helps youth hockey initiatives, supports hockey families that have faced tragedy and helps other families that have been affected by drunk driving.
Werenski and Johnny spent two seasons as teammates with the Blue Jackets and quickly became close friends.
Gaudreau played for Team USA in the IIHF World Championships in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024, tallying 43 points in 40 games, the most points in USA men’s IIHF history. He and Werenski were teammates on the 2019 and 2024 IIHF teams.
Gaudreau also won gold at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.