TRIBUTES have poured in after the death of a Boston Bruins fan and franchise favorite.
Lyndon Byers died at age 61, the NHL team confirmed in a sad post.
Lyndon Byers played most of his 10-year NHL career for the Boston Bruins[/caption]
Byers died last week at age 61, the team announced[/caption]
And there was an outpouring of love for the former hockey player turned commentator.
No cause of death was provided by the Boston Bruins.
Byers was born in Nipawin, Saskatchewan in Canada.
He played in the NHL for 10 years from 1983 to 1993, mostly with the Boston Bruins.
His time also included a short spell with the San Jose Sharks.
The Bruins paid tribute to Byers and remembered his role in the team’s run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990.
Byers scored 10 goals and had 24 points in the 1987-88 season to help his team to the finals.
“The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers,” a statement read.
“Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the black and gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and was a key cog on the B’s team 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 Nipiwan, 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 worked in radio after his playing career finished.
He was on air for more than two decades in Boston and became a voice of sports in the ara.
His broadcast colleagues paid tribute after hearing about his death.
Former Boston Celtics radio host Glenn Ordway said, “So sorry to hear of the passing of Lyndon Byers.
“LB got part of his broadcast career start with us on The Big Show and was always so much fun.
“‘Not for Nuthin’ you never knew what he would say next – that was part of the charm of LB.”
While Boston College play caller Jon Meterparel posted, “Many things have been written about Lyndon Byers today and they’ve all made me think about what a good guy he was.
“Whether it was a talk about life after our show WEEI, or just a ride in the elevator at 5 AM, he always made me laugh.
“A true Mensch who won’t be forgotten.”
