Team USA welcomed the father of late hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to their 4 Nations Face-Off practice on Tuesday, hosting Guy Gaudreau as a guest coach the morning after he joined them for a pre-tournament team dinner.

Guy Gaudreau, the father of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, was on the ice for Team USA's practice ahead of this week's 4 Nations Face-Off ❤️ (via @Sportsnet) pic.twitter.com/QhYwDzlhlt

Golden Knights defenseman and Team USA player Noah Hanifin had a close friendship with the Gaudreau brothers. He was a teammate of Matthew’s at Boston College and skated alongside John for four seasons with the Calgary Flames. Having Guy Gaudreau around was commonplace during Hanifin’s time as Matthew’s classmate and John’s NHL teammate.

There was Guy Gaudreau, front and centre at Team USA’s practice, continuing to provide inspiration and honouring the memories of his late sons, Johnny and Matthew, ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Americans are thrilled Gaudreau is at the event.

Guy Gaudreau, right, the father of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau joins U.S.A. team players Noah Hanifin (15) and Matt Boldy (12) on the ice during 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Montreal,