As mentioned in yesterday’s All Habs game review, Ryan O’Byrne was the Canadiens’ best defenseman against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been playing some of his best hockey despite coping with a difficult personal situation.
As we know, O’Byrne was recently away from the team and went back home to Victoria, BC for personal reasons. Unfortunately, Ryan was there to be with his mother before her passing on January 28, 2010. Given the way the Canadiens have handled the matter, it is clear that O’Byrne wanted time to deal with this difficult event in a private way.
From Mrs. O’Byrne’s obituary:
“She was incredibly proud to see Krystal obtain her MD and to see Ryan reach the NHL echelon of hockey with the Montreal Canadiens.”
Please keep Ryan and his family in your thoughts and your prayers. If you would like to do more, please donate to one of the two charities named in the obituary.