FYI: 'Derek Boogaard'

Derek Boogaard Death Stuns the NHL Community – Derek Boogaard’s death has put a shocking pall on the NHL as it heads towards the conference finals. Although Boogaard wasn’t a household name, he had garnered a reputation as an enforcer for the New York Rangers, while still being charitable outside of the rink. He had missed the last 52 games of the season due to a concussion, yet the 28-year-old player was still expected to be back for next … (This story continues here)

Derek Boogaard’s sudden death: Is brain disease to blame? – Pro hockey player’s family donates his brain to Boston University scientists doing research on degenerative brain condition (This story continues here)

Even adversaries loved big Boogaard – Rob Vanstone: So many questions about Derek Boogaard revolve around how or why he died, all too soon, at age 28. (This story continues here)

Derek Boogaard: Will Enforcer’s Death Force NHL to Review Rules About Fighting? – Derek Boogaard’s Shocking Death Leaves Fans Wondering Whether NHL Will Change Concussion Rules The death of New York Rangers forward and enforcer Derek Boogaard shocked and stunned the NHL community last week. The 28-year-old right wing was found dead in his apartment on Friday, although the circumstances of his death remain a mystery. A memorial service was held by the Minnesota Wild over the … (This story continues here)

Derek Boogaard Memorial Held In Minnesota, Organized By Wild Fans – Hundreds of Minnesota Wild fans showed up at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday night to remember the life of Derek Boogaard, the former Wild forward who tragically passed away on Friday. He was beloved by Wild fans during the five years he played there as a tough fan favorite — t he underdog who couldn’t really score goals, but would play his role as an enforcer to the best of his ability each and … (This story continues here)

NHLer Boogaard’s brain donated for trauma research – The 28-year-old Derek Boogaard was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment Friday, five months after he sustained a season-ending concussion with the New York Rangers. (This story continues here)

Boogaard remembered; brain given to research – Derek Boogaard’s relatives and fans shed tears Sunday as they remembered the former NHL tough guy as a ‘teddy bear’ who was as generous and kind as he was burly and tough, a somber end to a weekend during which his distraught family agreed to donate his brain to medical researchers. (This story continues here)

Derek Boogaard’s cause of death may be unclear for weeks – Police do not suspect foul play, but homicide unit is investigating (This story continues here)

Derek Boogaard’s brain donated for trauma research after former NHL enforcer’s sudden death at age 28 – Autopsy results expected to take several weeks (This story continues here)

NHL’s Derek Boogaard brain donated for trauma research to study impacts on athletes – ST. PAUL, Minn. — Derek Boogaard’s relatives and fans shed tears Sunday as they remembered the former NHL tough guy as a “teddy bear” who was as generous and kind as he was burly and tough, a somber end to a weekend during which his distraught family agreed to donate his brain to medical researchers. (This story continues here)