This morning, Boston College hockey icon Jimmy Hayes tragically passed away at the age of 31.
Hayes played for Boston College from 2008-2011 before going pro and playing for the Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, and his hometown Boston Bruins, as well as a handful of AHL teams. Hayes was followed to BC by his brother Kevin and his cousins Ryan and Casey Fitzgerald.
At Boston College, Hayes was a member of the 2010 National Championship team. He also won 2 Beanpots and 2 Hockey East Championships with the Eagles.
Hayes played a pivotal role in a number of BC games, including scoring the overtime game-winner in the 2011 Beanpot against Northeastern, and scoring 2 goals in 23 seconds (and celebrating with the John Wall) in BC’s 9-7 win over Yale in the 2010 NCAA Regionals.