BOSTON \u2014 Former Boston Bruins enforcer and longtime co-host of “The Hill-Man Morning Show” on WAAF, Lyndon Byers, died on the Fourth of July at the age of 61, the team announced Saturday.<\/p>\n
In a post <\/a>on X, the Bruins released the following statement on Byers\u2019 passing:<\/p>\n The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers. 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\u2019s teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup final in 1988 and 1990.\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u2014 \u00a0Boston Bruins<\/p>\n Byers played in Boston from 1983 to 1992, scoring 24 goals, tallying 42 assists, and racking up 959 penalty minutes, a testament to his toughness on the ice. <\/p>\n During his hockey and radio career, Byers was affectionately known to fans as \u201cLB.\u201d<\/p>\n Byers\u2019 wife, Annie, also shared news of her husband\u2019s death in a post <\/a>on Facebook.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is with deep regret that I have to announce that LB passed away yesterday morning,\u201d Annie wrote in the post. \u201cWe recognize how many people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend. Keep LB in your memory, remember his smile, and know how much he cared about all of you.\u201d<\/p>\n Annie said information on a memorial service would be shared soon.<\/p>\n Download the FREE Boston 25 News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a92025 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n