Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes passed away at age 31 and is survived by his wife Kristen and two children.
Jimmy Hayes was a professional ice hockey right-winger. The Toronto Mape Leafs selected him in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
He was affiliated with various clubs throughout his career including Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, and Boston Bruins.
He debuted in NHL in 2011 against Detroit Red Wings and scored his first NHL goal in 2012 in his second career game. He last played for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League.
NHL: Jimmy Hayes Wife & Children- Is He Married?
Jimmy Hayes leaves behind his wife Kristen Valente and two children. He was a father to young boys.
The couple first met by bumping into each other in their residential building in the Seaport. They knew each other but officially met through mutual friends.
They tied the knot in July 2018 and had been married for only three years. They welcomed their first son in 2020. Their second son followed a year later and was born on May 6.
Furthermore, Hayes has a brother, Kevin, and three sisters. His brother Kevin is a professional ice hockey player, who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
How Old Is Jimmy Hayes? Age Explored
Jimmy Hayes was 31 years old at the time of his demise.
He was born on November 21 in 1989 in Boston Massachusetts and stood at a gigantic height of 6 feet 5 inches.
What Is Jimmy Hayes Net Worth?
According to hockeyzoneplus.com, Jimmy Hayes has an estimated net worth of around $7,500,305.
The website mentioned he earned over $2 million during the 2016-17 season and around $700 thousand in the 2017-18 season.
In 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Florida Panthers for $925,000. He also signed a three-year contract with the Boston Bruins worth $2.3 million on July 6, 2015.
Nevertheless, Hayes’ verified net worth is still not disclosed.
Jimmy Hayes Death Cause- How Did He Die?
Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died on August 23, 2021, according to TSN Hockey.
The cause of his death is not yet disclosed but it is not considered suspicious. The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter and John R. Ellement found him and reported to the police.
The first responders pronounced him dead at his house in Milton, Massachusetts. His death has come as a shocker to everyone close to him and they are in total shock.
His alma mater Boston College announced his death on Monday in their official Twitter handle. Jimmy’s friend, Bucci Mane also took to Twitter to share the news and expressed his disbelief over his sudden demise.