Katie Gaudreau’s road to motherhood has been paved with joy and heartbreak.
The sister of late NHL stars Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau welcomed her first child with husband Devin Joyce in June 2026 — a milestone forever shadowed by the absence of her siblings.Johnny and Matthew died at ages 31 and 29, respectively, after they were hit by an alleged drunk driver while biking just one day before her wedding.
From a tearful announcement to her parents to her mother’s bittersweet reflections, Katie’s story has captivated fans of the family. Keep scrolling to 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 wrapped her arm around husband Devin Joyce while holding a pair of tiny baby Nike sneakers in one hand and an ultrasound photograph in the other. Joyce flipped his hat around to reveal “Dad” in block letters, while Katie’s matching cap read “Mom.”
“Our favorite news to share,” the couple captioned the joint post.
The announcement came seven months after the pair tied the knot in July 2025, nearly a year after they postponed their original wedding following the deaths of her brothers.
Katie Gaudreau Courtesy of Katie Gaudreau/Instagram
Katie 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 presented her ultrasound.
“Telling a few of our favorite people & the first 13 weeks of our growing baby,” she captioned the post.
Katie Gaudreau Opens Up About a Difficult Pregnancy
Katie has been refreshingly candid about the more difficult aspects of pregnancy.. In March 2026, she marked her 22-week milestone with a reflective Instagram post.
“This pregnancy hasn’t looked the way I imagined it would,” she wrote. “It hasn’t been all sunshine and excitement. There’s been a lot of uncertainty. A lot of fear. It’s been a pregnancy that’s closely monitored and carefully watched, and we’ve been surrounded by so much support. And I’m so proud of this little life.”
She added that she was “incredibly thankful for the doctors who have guided us and kept such a close eye on everything and for the guardian angels I truly believe are watching over Baby Joyce.”
Speaking exclusively to Us in April, Katie called the experience “a journey.”
“Your first pregnancy is crazy. My mom had it a lot better. She loved being pregnant. I’m taking it day-by-day,” she said.
Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images
Jane Gaudreau Reflects on a Heartbreaking Reality
For Katie’s mom, Jane Gaudreau, the pregnancy stirred up painful emotions as well as a massive amount of joy.
“They were just such big fans of children,” Jane exclusively told Us about her late sons in April 2026. “Sometimes I think about that and it’s very heartbreaking that they didn’t get a chance to be with their children, or even their nieces or nephews.”
Katie Gaudreau Welcomes Son Matthew Guy Joyce
In June 2026, Katie announced she and Joyce had welcomed their baby boy three days earlier — and named him after her late brother.
“He’s here,” Katie shared via Instagram alongside a carousel of newborn photos. “Matthew Guy Joyce. June 20, 2026 • 9:00 AM • 7lb 10oz • 20 inches. The moment our hearts grew bigger than we ever imagined. Welcome to the world, sweet boy.”
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
