Tragic news strikes as former Original-Six enforcer sadly passes away at 61-years old
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Devastating news strikes the hockey world once again as news broke out that confirmed the passing of former Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks enforcer Lyndon Byers has sadly passed away at 61-years old.
Reports surfaced on Saturday that confirmed the tragic news regarding the former Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks forward Lyndon Byers tragically passed away at the age of 61.
The Boston Bruins organization would later confirm the devastating news that Byers had passed away at the age of 61 on social media.
Along with that the Bruins would issued a heartfelt statement:
"The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers.
Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the Black & Gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and was a key cog on the B's teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990.
Following his playing career, Lyndon spent some 25 years as a local radio personality, entertaining scores of New Englanders every day with his quick wit and boisterous voice.
A son of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly. He is forever a part of our Bruins family.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Annie, and son, Will, during this very difficult time."
Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the Black & Gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and was a key cog on the B's teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990.
Following his playing career, Lyndon spent some 25 years as a local radio personality, entertaining scores of New Englanders every day with his quick wit and boisterous voice.
A son of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly. He is forever a part of our Bruins family.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Annie, and son, Will, during this very difficult time."
Byers played a total of 279 career NHL games, and was originally drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1982 NHL Draft, 39th overall.
Byers career came to an end after he went to San Jose.
On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider we send our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Byers as they navigate through this extremely difficult time.
Rest in Peace, Lyndon Byers.
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