Former Bruin and Dorchester native Jimmy Hayes has died at the age of 31

Tragedy struck the world of hockey today.

Dorchester native, Boston College Champion forward, and former Bruin James Ryan “Jimmy” Hayes was found dead in his house in Milton, Massachusetts at the far too young age of 31.

Jimmy Hayes began his career as a Boston College Eagle, playing 117 games and finishing his time there with 81 points, a Hockey East championship in 2009, and climbed the ladder to become NCAA Champions in 2010.

From there, Jimmy began a journeyman career in the NHL; the Leafs traded him to the Blackhawks, who then brought him to the Panthers.