Minnesota Wild forward
Derek Boogaard has been suspended for five games, without pay, as a result of an elbowing incident during NHL game #921 against the
Calgary Flames, the National Hockey League announced today.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Boogaard will forfeit $23,521.50. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
At 18:48 of the third period, Boogaard delivered a blow to the head area of Calgary forward
Brandon Prust. Prust was injured on the play and did not return to the game. Officials assessed Boogaard minor penalties for boarding and roughing on the play.
Boogaard will miss tonight's game at Edmonton, March 3 against Vancouver, March 5 against San Jose, March 7 against Los Angeles and March 8 against Anaheim. He will be eligible to return March 10 vs. San Jose.