Bruins Release Statement After Passing Of Franchise Icon

Lyndon Byers, who played nine seasons with the Boston Bruins and helped the team reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990, died on Friday.

Byers was 61.

The Bruins released a statement confirming his death on Saturday.

“The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers,” the team statement read. “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.”

Annie, his wife, also released a statement on social media, saying that the family was in the process of planning his services.

Byers finished his career with 71 points (28 goals, 43 assists) and 1,081 penalty minutes in 279 total games between stints with Boston and the San Jose Sharks, which tells you all you need to know about his playing style.

Byers returned to Boston following his playing career and became a member of the Hill Man Morning Show on radio station WAAF-FM from 1996-2019.