Lyndon Byers, who enjoyed a 10-year NHL career mostly with the Boston Bruins and transitioned into a radio career after his playing days, passed away. Byers passed away on Friday, as revealed by his wife,

Former NHL tough guy Lyndon Byers, who had more than 1,000 penalty minutes in his career, has died at 61, the Boston Bruins announced.

Lyndon Byers, an enforcer who spent most of his career with the Bruins and appeared in two Stanley Cup Finals, died Friday, the team announced.