Derek Boogaard (June 23, 1982 – May 13, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played for the Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known primarily as a fighter and enforcer, he was nicknamed the “Boogeyman” and “The Mountie”. A 2007 survey of NHL players showed that Boogaard was the second most intimidating player in the NHL, behind the now retired Georges Laraque then of the Pittsburgh Penguins.[1] Contents 1 Playing career 2 Role as an enforcer 3 Death 4 Career statistics 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Playing career Boogaard played Major Junior Hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for the Regina Pats, Prince George Cougars and Medicine Hat Tigers. After recording 9 points and 245 penalty minutes with the Cougars in 2000–01, he was drafted in the 7th round, 202nd overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Midway through the 2002–03 season, he turned pro and joined the Louisiana IceGators of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) . He then spent two seasons with the Houston Aeros before earning a roster spot with the Wild in 2005–06. By the end of 2009 Boogaard had played four and a half seasons with the Wild tallying 2 goals (both scored in his first season) and 492 penalty minutes.[2] On March 7, 2010, Boogaard was suspended for 2 games for a knee on knee hit to Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Jones.[3] On July 1, 2010, Boogaard signed with the New York Rangers for $6.5 million over four years.[4] Role as an enforcer Boogaard’s knockout of fellow enforcer Todd Fedoruk in a fight during a game against the Anaheim Ducks helped spark debate over increasing the punishment for fighting in the NHL. During this fight, Boogaard landed a brutal punch to the cheek sending Fedoruk to the ice. As a result, Fedoruk had to undergo surgery to reconstruct his shattered cheek using titanium plates. Fedoruk and Boogaard would later become teammates in Minnesota during the 2007–08 season.[5] In 2005, Boogaard knocked out Mighty Ducks’ enforcer Trevor Gillies with an uppercut to the jaw.[6] Boogaard was noted for a humorous incident that happened during the Wild’s prospects camp prior to the 2001–02 season. When trying to check another player on the ice, Boogaard missed him and crashed into the boards with such force that he went through a pane of glass and over the boards. Boogaard stepped back onto the ice later and a replacement pane was adorned with a drawing of a person; A stick figure with the arms raised giving the impression of being plastered against the glass.[7] Boogaard and his brother Aaron, who plays hockey for the Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League, ran the Derek and Aaron Boogaard Fighting Camp in Regina, Saskatchewan, for children ages 12 to 18. This sparked some controversy, with some people siding with the Boogaards, saying that they are teaching children how to not get hurt in a fight, and others opposing them, with the position that the Boogaards’ camp is merely encouraging children to fight.[8] Death On May 13, 2011, Boogaard was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment by some family members. He died at the age of 28, a month short of his 29th birthday.[9]
| Derek Boogaard | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 23, 1982 Saskatoon , SK , CAN |
| Died | May 13, 2011 (aged 28) Minneapolis , MN , USA |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb) |
| Position | Left wing |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | Minnesota Wild New York Rangers |
| NHL Draft | 202nd overall, 2001 Minnesota Wild |
| Playing career | 2005–2011 |
Derek Boogaard (June 23, 1982 – May 13, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played for the Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known primarily as a fighter and enforcer , he was nicknamed the “Boogeyman” and “The Mountie”. A 2007 survey of NHL players showed that Boogaard was the second most intimidating player in the NHL, behind the now retired Georges Laraque then of the Pittsburgh Penguins .
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Playing career
Boogaard played Major Junior Hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for the Regina Pats , Prince George Cougars and Medicine Hat Tigers . After recording 9 points and 245 penalty minutes with the Cougars in 2000–01 , he was drafted in the 7th round, 202nd overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft .
Midway through the 2002–03 season , he turned pro and joined the Louisiana IceGators of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). He then spent two seasons with the Houston Aeros before earning a roster spot with the Wild in 2005–06 .
By the end of 2009 Boogaard had played four and a half seasons with the Wild tallying 2 goals (both scored in his first season) and 492 penalty minutes.
On March 7, 2010, Boogaard was suspended for 2 games for a knee on knee hit to Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Jones .
On July 1, 2010, Boogaard signed with the New York Rangers for $6.5 million over four years.
Role as an enforcer
Boogaard’s knockout of fellow enforcer Todd Fedoruk in a fight during a game against the Anaheim Ducks helped spark debate over increasing the punishment for fighting in the NHL. During this fight, Boogaard landed a brutal punch to the cheek sending Fedoruk to the ice. As a result, Fedoruk had to undergo surgery to reconstruct his shattered cheek using titanium plates. Fedoruk and Boogaard would later become teammates in Minnesota during the 2007–08 season . In 2005, Boogaard knocked out Mighty Ducks’ enforcer Trevor Gillies with an uppercut to the jaw.
Boogaard was noted for a humorous incident that happened during the Wild’s prospects camp prior to the 2001–02 season . When trying to check another player on the ice, Boogaard missed him and crashed into the boards with such force that he went through a pane of glass and over the boards. Boogaard stepped back onto the ice later and a replacement pane was adorned with a drawing of a person; A stick figure with the arms raised giving the impression of being plastered against the glass.
Boogaard and his brother Aaron , who plays hockey for the Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League , ran the Derek and Aaron Boogaard Fighting Camp in Regina, Saskatchewan , for children ages 12 to 18. This sparked some controversy, with some people siding with the Boogaards, saying that they are teaching children how to not get hurt in a fight, and others
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