Derek Boogaard Found Dead in Minneapolis

[PuckHogs29]

The New York Rangers are very saddened to announce the passing of Derek Boogaard.

“Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual,” said New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather. “He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”

Boogaard began his NHL career with Minnesota and appeared in 255 career games with the Wild from 2005-06 – 2009-10. He joined the New York Rangers on July 1, 2010, appearing in 22 games in the 2010-11 season.

Throughout his career, Boogaard sought to make a difference in the communities he played in, taking part in numerous charitable endeavors.

Boogaard was a supporter of the Defending the Blue Line Foundation, a non-profit charitable foundation whose mission is to ensure that children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the great sport of hockey.

While with the Rangers, he created “Boogaard’s Booguardians,” hosting military members and their families at all New York Ranger home games. In addition, he made multiple appearances with partner organizations of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of Madison Square Garden, including the New York Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Media, MSG Entertainment and Fuse “to make dreams come true for kids facing obstacles”.

The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native was originally Minnesota’s seventh round choice, 202nd overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft

[OriginalSix]

Nick Kypreos just tweeted this and now Twin Cities news outlets are confirming it.

Rest In Peace Boogeyman. Left the world far too early. Such a young man with a promising career. You will be missed!

http://www.snyrangersblog.com/2011/0...s-passed-away/

The New York Rangers are very saddened to announce the passing of Derek Boogaard.

“Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual,” said New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather. “He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”

Boogaard began his NHL career with Minnesota and appeared in 255 career games with the Wild from 2005-06 – 2009-10. He joined the New York Rangers on July 1, 2010, appearing in 22 games in the 2010-11 season.

Throughout his career, Boogaard sought to make a difference in the communities he played in, taking part in numerous charitable endeavors. Boogaard was a supporter of the Defending the Blue Line Foundation, a non-profit charitable foundation whose mission is to ensure that children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the great sport of hockey. While with the Rangers, he created “Boogaard’s Booguardians,” hosting military members and their families at all New York Ranger home games. In addition, he made multiple appearances with partner organizations of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of Madison Square Garden, including the New York Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Media, MSG Entertainment and Fuse “to make dreams come true for kids facing obstacles”.

The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native was originally Minnesota’s seventh round choice, 202nd overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

[grits207]

Holy ****!!!

RIP Boogey

[RednekZR2]

Terrible f'n news...RIP

[dipandmitts]

holy sht!! rip boogey! what happend ??

[nyislesfan45]

Holy ****, that's fuking awful

RIP Boogs.

[bruiser11]

Damn I'm sorry to hear this. Make sure to drop'em with Kordic and Probie when you see them. R.I.P. Boogeyman.

[drwdan19]

Good lord. I was shocked to see this thread. Too young to go this soon. RIP Derek.

[lakingsfan19]

Way too young and a huge lost to the NHL.

RIP Boogeyman!

[stevecanuck16]

What shocking and terrible news. Any word on the cause of death?

Rest in Peace, Derek. I sincerely hope this had nothing to do with his concussion troubles, all the more tragic if it did.

[Yoke]

Really shocked to read this. RIP Derek.

[OLLBLUEEYZ]

WOW!
how why when?

Bad Heart?

If true>Rest In peace big fella.

[RCSheppy]

Just heard the news on TV, terrible, absolutely terrible...

RIP, Champ.

[ScottRasner]

What the ****? How the hell.....??

RIP Boogaard.

Unreal. really would like to know what happened.

[Peters 76]

Statement: The New York Rangers are very saddened to announce the passing of Derek Boogaard

“Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual,”

said New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather