Kristen Hayes

Jimmy Hayes’s unexpected death shocked the NHL fans. While many were mourning the passing of the young hockey player, the most affected by his untimely death was his widowed wife, Kristen Collen Hayes. Kristen had been with her husband for years and had been married for three years before Jimmy’s death. The hockey player is survived by his wife and two sons.

Kristen Hayes was born in 1989 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 11^th November, which makes her age 35 years as of now. She holds American nationality and comes from a white ethnicity.

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Kristen Hayes Net Worth and Salary

According to sources, Jimmy’s wife, Kristen is an entrepreneur and businesswoman. Likewise, she has accumulated a huge number of followers on social media and the fashion industry. Likewise, she also has her social media websites. Due to her immense followers, Kristen has collaborated with various fashion brands like Levis, Fashion Nova, and others. Moreover, she is also an interior designer.

 

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Her late husband, Jimmy was a professional ice hockey right-winger. He made his professional debut playing with Chicago Blackhawks in 2011. He later played for teams like Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, and the New Jersey Devils. In 2018, he had signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Although Kristen’s net worth is estimated at $1 million as of 2024, her ex-husband held a net worth of $5 million before his death.

Married, Husband, and Children

Kristen is the ex-wife of the late NFL player Jimmy Hayes. They first met through a mutual friend and dated for years before they were engaged. Jimmy proposed to her on the waterfront to which she replied yes. Likewise, the couple tied the knot on 27^th July 2018 at Holy Trinity Church.

Likewise, Kristen and her husband also welcomed their first child, Beau Thomas, on 22^nd August 2019, and their second son, Mac Kelly Hayes, on 5^th May 2011.

Unfortunately, Kristen was left without a husband after Jimmy passed away on August 23, 2021. He was found dead at the age of 31 in Milton, Massachusetts. The cause of his death remains unknown and has not been ruled suspicious.

Kristen shared the heartbreaking news by sharing their last family picture on her Instagram.

She wrote,

“On Wednesday we took family photos. Little did I know they would be our last photos of a family of four. I have no words. I’m heartbroken. We miss you. We love you. You should be here.”

Kristen, after Jimmy’s death, has moved on. She married her boyfriend, Evan Crosby in 2024.

 

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According to E! Online, Evan is a fellow widower and a dad of three. The news also revealed that they are expecting their first baby together.

Parents, Siblings, and Family

Kristen was born to a Christian family. Her father, Thomas Valente, is a real estate agent who works for J.W. Higgins Realty. Her mother, Kelly Valente, is an alumnus of Stonehill College. Likewise, her family also includes her brother Brian and Casey Valente.

Kristen Hayes Height and Weight

Kristen stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches. Likewise, she has a curvy body that weighs around 55 kg. Her facial features include her blue-colored eyes and blonde hair.

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