Eriah Joseph Hayes is an American professional ice hockey player.
Education
Hayes attended Minnesota State University, Mankato where he played four seasons (2009–2013) of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I hockey with the Minnesota State Mavericks, registering 52 goals, 44 assists, 96 points, and 245 penalty minutes in 153 games.
Career
He is currently playing for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL)
He played junior hockey with the Waterloo Blackhawks. On April 5, 2013, the San Jose Sharks signed Hayes as a free agent to an National Hockey League entry-level contract. On January 30 against the Calgary Flames, Hayes scored his first National Hockey League goal against Karri Ramo.
On October 11, 2014, Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson announced that Hayes has been reassigned to Worcester.
On August 13, 2015, Hayes signed as a free agent a one-year contract with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.