Terribly tragic news tonight in the hockey world as the New York Rangers Derek Boogaard (Notes), died at the age of 28 years.
Boogaard has been found dead in his apartment in Minneapolis by family members. No cause of death is unknown at this time, but an autopsy will be performed.
Among the Rangers:
"Derek is a very individual and care," said the New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather. "It was a very thoughtful person, who sadly missed by all who knew him. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, his friends and teammates during this difficult time. "
On Friday evening, the NHLPA released a statement on the adoption of Boogaard:
"The NHLPA is saddened by the sudden death of Derek Boogaard. Derek was a much loved and respected members of the NHLPA, and his passing is a great loss for the hockey community in particular. Our deepest condolences to many Friends Derek and your family during this difficult time. "
Boogaard has played 277 NHL games between the Minnesota Wild and the Rangers. He played on December 9 last and missed the rest of his first season in New York with a concussion he suffered after a fight with Ottawa Matt Carkner (notes). Known as the "boogey man" as one of the toughest fighters in the league, Boogaard dropped the gloves 61 times during his NHL career for six years.
The culmination of the first year with the Rangers Boogaard has been the goal against the Washington Capitals on Nov. 30 to a scoring drought of 234 games:
Minnesota Star Tribune's Michael Russo approached Boogaard former teammate Niklas Backstrom Wild (notes) to hear the news:
"I can not describe it," said goalie Niklas Backstrom, who was sitting two meters wild Boogaard in the locker room for four years. "It is really difficult. Type of Unreal. A great friend and a teammate fantastic. Just a big teddy bear. Off the trail, not wanting to hurt anyone."
According to the New York Daily News, the Minneapolis medical examiner did not suspect a crime and an investigation is underway. The autopsy results will not be known for several weeks.
Boogaard has been found dead in his apartment in Minneapolis by family members. No cause of death is unknown at this time, but an autopsy will be performed.
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Among the Rangers:
"Derek is a very individual and care," said the New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather. "It was a very thoughtful person, who sadly missed by all who knew him. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, his friends and teammates during this difficult time. "
On Friday evening, the NHLPA released a statement on the adoption of Boogaard:
"The NHLPA is saddened by the sudden death of Derek Boogaard. Derek was a much loved and respected members of the NHLPA, and his passing is a great loss for the hockey community in particular. Our deepest condolences to many Friends Derek and your family during this difficult time. "
Boogaard has played 277 NHL games between the Minnesota Wild and the Rangers. He played on December 9 last and missed the rest of his first season in New York with a concussion he suffered after a fight with Ottawa Matt Carkner (notes). Known as the "boogey man" as one of the toughest fighters in the league, Boogaard dropped the gloves 61 times during his NHL career for six years.
The culmination of the first year with the Rangers Boogaard has been the goal against the Washington Capitals on Nov. 30 to a scoring drought of 234 games:
Minnesota Star Tribune's Michael Russo approached Boogaard former teammate Niklas Backstrom Wild (notes) to hear the news:
"I can not describe it," said goalie Niklas Backstrom, who was sitting two meters wild Boogaard in the locker room for four years. "It is really difficult. Type of Unreal. A great friend and a teammate fantastic. Just a big teddy bear. Off the trail, not wanting to hurt anyone."
According to the New York Daily News, the Minneapolis medical examiner did not suspect a crime and an investigation is underway. The autopsy results will not be known for several weeks.
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