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Gilbertson: What makes the bond between Calgary and the Gaudreau family so special?

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Calgary Flames host Columbus Blue Jackets at the Saddledome on Tuesday night .

Flames fans know the Gaudreaus , including their parents, Guy and Jane , as well as their younger brother, Johnny Gaudreau , who was killed by a drunk driver in New Jersey last month .

The pair were killed by an alleged drunk driver as they rode bicycles along a rural road in August .

The Flames organization and the Calgary fans have been a special part of our lives for over 13 years .

“The friendships we’ve made here have become like family to us, and we will always cherish the memories we've created together. Calgary holds a special place in our hearts. It’s where we watched John grow from a college student into a remarkable young man, and as parents, we are incredibly proud,” said Jane , whose son was selected by the Flames as a fourth -round long-shot in the 2011 NHL Draft .

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