History of Lyndon Byers in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2026

Lyndon Byers was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for ten seasons with the Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks. Known as one of the league's toughest enforcers, Byers was the cousin of former NHL forward Dane Byers. After his hockey career, he transitioned to becoming a radio personality.

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February 29, 1964: Lyndon Byers Born

On February 29, 1964, Lyndon Svi Byers was born. He later became a professional ice hockey player and radio personality.

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1981: Career with Regina Pats Started

In 1981, Lyndon Byers began his major junior career with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

1982: Drafted by Boston Bruins

In 1982, the Boston Bruins selected Lyndon Byers with a second-round pick (39th overall) at the 1982 NHL entry draft.

1983: Joined the Bruins

At the end of the 1983 season, Lyndon Byers joined the Boston Bruins, scoring two goals and four assists.

1984: Played at 1984 World Junior Championships

In 1984, Lyndon Byers played for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in Nyköping, Sweden.

1987: Best Statistical Season

In the 1987 season, Lyndon Byers had his best statistical season, registering 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points while amassing 249 penalty minutes in 53 games.

November 7, 1992: Signed with San Jose Sharks

On November 7, 1992, Lyndon Byers signed as a free-agent with the San Jose Sharks.

1994: Ended NHL Career

In 1994, Lyndon Byers ended his NHL career with the San Jose Sharks.

1995: Ended Professional Career with Minnesota Moose

In 1995, Lyndon Byers ended his professional playing career with the International Hockey League (IHL)'s Minnesota Moose.

September 3, 2019: Left the Hill Man Morning Show

On September 3, 2019, Lyndon Byers left the Hill Man Morning Show on radio station WAAF-FM.

July 4, 2025: Lyndon Byers Death

On July 4, 2025, Lyndon Byers passed away. He was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and radio personality.

May 2026: CTE Diagnosis

In May 2026, researchers at the Boston University CTE center determined that Lyndon Byers had stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death.