Overview

• Boston Bruins announced on July 5 that Byers passed away on July 4 at age 61, without providing a cause of death.
• Renowned for his rugged style, he racked up 959 penalty minutes over nine seasons in Boston, placing him 11th in franchise history.
• Byers appeared in 28 playoff games and helped the Bruins reach the Stanley Cup Final in both 1988 and 1990.
• In 279 NHL games, he recorded 28 goals, 71 points and 1,081 penalty minutes while engaging in 92 career fights according to hockeyfights.com.
• After hanging up his skates, he spent 25 years as a popular WAAF radio host in Boston and made several appearances on television and in films.