Jane Gaudreau’s deeply moving tribute to her late son, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, has resonated with fans around the world.

The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.

Johnny Gaudreau, the brightest and brightest of hockey stars, was selected as a member of the NHL Quarter-Century Team. Being ...