Columbus Blue Jackets, Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew died last night after being hit by a drunk driver. The two were cycling in Oldmans Township New Jersey when the drunk driver hit them trying to pass by two vehicles ahead of them.

The drunk driver, 43-year-old Sean Higgins of Woodstown New Jersey, took the lives of the Gaudreau brothers when he decided to get behind the wheel after, as he told police he had drank five to six beers, prior to the crash.

Higgins is now in custody and will face two charges of vehicular homicide.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were in and around their hometown of Salem County, because their sister was going to be getting married today in Philadelphia.

"I don't know what else anybody needs to understand or realize to stop drinking and driving," Bob Catalde, board member of the Erie Youth Hockey Association said. 

Johnny Gaudreau, known now for playing in the NHL with the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets. But, was a standout, and one of the best to ever come through the Boston College hockey program.

"People will always talk about Johnny, Olympic player, world class," Jerry York, former Boston College hockey coach said. "He could be Johnny Hockey, but not wear that label."

Johnny Gaudreau has many achievements during his three seasons as an Eagle. Including winning a national championship in 2012, being named the best collegiate hockey player in 2014 and still holding the longest point streak in program history of 31 consecutive games.

"Not only was he really good on the ice," Mark Scheig, Blue Jackets writer for The Hockey Writers. "Seven time all star, won a national championship, the accolades speak for themselves on the ice. But, he was just that much better of a person off the ice."

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau both leave behind their loved ones. Parents, wives, kids, siblings, friends, teammates, and, a legacy.

"Johnny was magical," York said. "But Matty just, his compete level, he pushed his brother so much."

In the families public statement they wanted everyone to know that they are "Receiving your messages of love and support and we appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers."