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Hockey world shocked with passing of former NHL player Jimmy Hayes at 31

Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died, multiple media outlets reported on Monday. He was 31.

The Boston Globe reported Hayes was pronounced dead on Monday morning at his home in Milton, Mass., but a cause of death was not immediately available.

Jimmy Hayes passes away at 31

Hayes won an NCAA hockey championship at Boston College in 2010. The school took to social media to express its sympathy after learning of his passing.

“Boston College Hockey is heartbroken over the passing of Jimmy Hayes. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hayes family,” BC Hockey posted on Twitter.