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United Kingdom Jimmy Hayes, the brother of Flyers' Kevin Hayes, dies at 31
Jimmy Hayes, the brother of Flyers center Kevin Hayes, died on Monday. He was 31 years old.
The Flyers released the following statement:
"We are heartbroken by the tragic news of Jimmy Hayes' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin and the entire Hayes family."
The cause of death has not yet been released to the public.
A native of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Jimmy Hayes played seven seasons in the NHL. He played for four clubs and was last with New Jersey in 2017-18. His final pro season came with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2018-19.
Kevin Hayes, 29, followed his older brother's footsteps and played at Boston College, where the two were teammates for a season.
"Boston College Hockey is heartbroken over the passing of Jimmy Hayes," the program wrote in a tweet from its official account. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hayes family."
Jimmy Hayes was selected in the second round of the 2008 draft. He made his NHL debut for Chicago in 2011-12 and played 334 career games.
Jimmy Hayes was married to his wife Kristen and had two sons Beau and Mac.
The NHL family mourns the passing of Jimmy Hayes, who appeared in over 300 games with the Blackhawks, Panthers, Devils and his hometown Bruins. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. pic.twitter.com/j48KHqcNgP
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) August 23, 2021
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Jimmy Hayes.
His warm personality made an immediate impact in the locker room and with our fans. We’re proud of the memories he made in Chicago, including making his NHL debut in 2011. Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family❤️ pic.twitter.com/gP8357luB9
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August 23, 2021
The Boston Bruins are heartbroken by the passing of Dorchester native and former Bruin Jimmy Hayes. Our thoughts are with his wife Kristen, his sons Beau and Mac, and the entire Hayes family during this very difficult time. pic.twitter.com/j9W7CyxSGs
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) August 23, 2021
We are thinking of the Hayes family and friends during this difficult time.
His infectious personality and easygoing nature were contagious to all who spent time with him. He had a tremendous ability to make everyone feel welcome.
You will be missed, Jimmy.
