Judge denies defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to their deaths by cycling while impaired

Phantoms nominate Murphy for Gaudreau Award

Last week, the Youngstown Phantoms announced that defenseman Carter Murphy was named the team’s nominee for the USHL’s inaugural Gaudreau Award. In honor of former USHL players Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, the award is meant to recognize the player who best embodies the traits and attributes of the brothers. The traits, as listed by the USHL on their website include: “Excellence on the ice, spirit of the game, care and responsibility.” While he …

Judge denies motion to dismiss in alleged fatal drunk driving case that killed former Omaha Lancer, brother

A motion to dismiss several charges against the man accused of killing a former Omaha Lancer and his brother was denied.

Gaudreau brothers’ drinking did not contribute to their deaths, judge rules

The blood alcohol level of hockey player brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau did not contribute to their deaths the day they were fatally struck by an allegedly drunk and enraged driver, a judge ruled Tuesday. This means Sean Higgins, 44, will continue to be tried for vehicular homicide and manslaughter, charges his lawyers were attempting to eliminate or reduce. The NFL player and hockey coach brothers, age 31 and 29, were killed last August a…

New Jersey judge dismisses defense contention the Gaudreau brothers’ drinking contributed to their deaths

New Jersey Judge Michael Silvanio ruled against dismissing the charges against Sean Higgins Tuesday, finding that Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's drinking did not contribute to their death in August.

Judge: NHL Player Gaudreau, Brother Didn't Contribute to Their Own Deaths

Sean Higgins’ attorneys argued that victims, NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, contributed to the crash that led to their deaths as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road. (4/15/25)

Judge Upholds Charges in Gaudreau Brothers' Deaths

Defense lawyers for the man charged with drunken driving in the deaths of pro hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew put the focus on the brothers' own drinking before the crash in a hearing Tuesday. A New Jersey judge, however, rejected the argument that the brothers contributed to...