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ARLINGTON, Va. -- Johnny Gaudreau was Will Smith's hockey idol.
The 19-year-old San Jose Sharks forward was a Boston College superfan before attending the school where Gaudreau became an NCAA legend. Gaudreau's presence was everywhere when Smith played at BC, from the record books to the trophy cases inside the Eagles' arena. Now, the Columbus Blue Jackets star is being remembered inside Conte Forum with flowers and memorial tributes.
Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother, Matthew, 29, were killed on Aug. 29 by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in New Jersey.