Katie GaudreauThe road 's for mother has been made with happiness and heartbreaking.
She is the sister of the latest NHL stars Johnny again Matthew Gaudreau she welcomed her first child with her husband Devin Joyce June 2026 – a milestone overshadowed by the absence of his siblings. Johnny and Matthew died at the ages of 31 and 29, respectively, after being hit by a suspected drunk driver while riding a bike one day before their wedding.
From the heartbreaking announcement to her parents to her mother's heartbreaking reflection, Katie's story has captivated the family's fans. Keep scrolling for a look back at her motherhood journey:
Katie Gaudreau Announces Pregnancy
Katie Gaudreau first shared her pregnancy news in February 2026, with a sweet black and white Instagram video. In the clip, Katie wraps her arm around her husband Devin Joyce while holding a pair of baby Nike sneakers in one hand and an ultrasound photo in the other. Joyce flipped her hat to reveal “Dad” in big letters, while Katie's cap read “Mum.”
“Our favorite stories to share,” the couple captioned a joint post.
The announcement came seven months after the two tied the knot in July 2025, almost a year after they called off their first wedding following the death of their brothers.
Katie Gaudreau
Courtesy of Katie Gaudreau/InstagramKatie Gaudreau Tells Her Parents
Two weeks after going public, Katie posted a tender video in March 2026, showing how she told each family member. Set to Taylor Swift's “Daylight,” the black-and-white clip captured each loved one's reaction as Katie delivered her ultrasound.
“Telling a few of our loved ones and the first 13 weeks of our growing baby,” she captioned the post.
Katie Gaudreau Opens Up About Difficult Pregnancy
Katie has been refreshingly open about the most difficult aspects of pregnancy. In March 2026, she marked her 22-week milestone by posting on Instagram.
“This pregnancy is not looking the way I thought it would,” she wrote. “There was no sunshine and happiness. There was a lot of uncertainty. A lot of fear. It was a pregnancy that was carefully monitored and carefully monitored, and we were surrounded by a lot of support. And I am proud of this little life.”
He also added that “he is very thankful for the doctors who guided us and looked after everything and the guardian angels who I believe are watching over Baby Joyce.”
Specially speaking Us in April, Katie called the experience “a journey.”
“Your first pregnancy is crazy. My mom was the best. She loved being pregnant. I take it day by day,” she said.
Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau
Richard T Gagnon/Getty ImagesJane Gaudreau Reflects on the Sad Truth
For Katie's mother, Jane Gaudreau, the pregnancy brought a lot of pain and a lot of joy.
“They were big fans of the kids,” Jane said to herself Us about his sons who passed away in April 2026. “Sometimes I think about that and it's very sad that they didn't get the chance to have their children, even their nieces or nephews.”
Katie Gaudreau Welcomes Son Matthew Guy Joyce
In June 2026, Katie announced that she and Joyce had welcomed their baby boy three days earlier – and named him after his late brother.
“Here you are,” Katie shared on Instagram alongside a carousel of newborn photos. “Matthew Guy Joyce. June 20, 2026 • 9:00 AM • 7lb 10oz • 20 inches. When our hearts got bigger than we thought. Welcome to the world, sweet boy.”
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
