Lyndon Byers, who spent a significant portion of his career with the Bruins and participated in two Stanley Cup finals, passed away on Friday. The team shared this news.
He was 61 years old.
Details regarding the cause of death were not provided.
“The Boston Bruins are heartbroken by the loss of Lyndon Byers,” the team stated on Saturday. “He was a fan favorite during his nine seasons in black and gold, known for his tough, gritty style, and was an important player on the B’s teams that made it to the Stanley Cup finals in 1988 and 1990.”
Following his playing career, Byers transitioned into local radio, where he worked for 25 years and captivated many New England listeners with his sharp wit and booming voice.
Beginning his NHL journey in the 1983-84 season, Byers spent nine seasons with the Bruins before his stint with the Sharks in 1992-93. He tallied 28 goals and 71 points throughout his career, racking up 959 penalty minutes, which places him 11th in franchise history, according to the league.
The Bruins faced the Oilers in both the 1988 and 1990 Stanley Cup finals but unfortunately lost each time to a team that featured legends like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier.
Byers played in 316 regular-season games and competed in the playoffs with both teams.
His most productive offensive season was in 1987-88 when he scored 10 goals, finishing with 24 points, and added another goal during the Boston playoff series against the Devils, where he also assisted twice.
After his time with San Jose, Byers spent two years with the now-defunct International Hockey League’s Minnesota Moose. He later worked in radio at Boston’s WAAF, and also appeared in films like “Shallow Hal” and “Stuck On You,” along with the television show “Rescue Me,” which aired on Mixed In.
“Nipowin’s son, Lyndon from Saskatchewan, truly embraced being a Bostonian, and we feel his absence deeply. He will always be a part of our Bruins family. Our thoughts are with his wife, Annie, and their son during this incredibly tough time.”
