The hockey world mourned the death of New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard last Friday, whose passing blindsided people because he was just 28 years old. There was some speculation that an extensive history of concussions factored into his death, but it appears that was not the case. Michael Russo reports that Boogaard died from a toxic mixture of alcohol and oxycodone.
It’s a sad story, no doubt, but hopefully fans will remember Boogaard for his charitable efforts and sense of humor rather than the way he died.
If you’d like to read more about Boogaard, here’s a collection of PHT content on the feared fighter.
Our original report regarding his death also includes his last goal, which won Goal of the Night in November.
Here’s a collection of Twitter updates and other reactions to his death from around the hockey world.
Boogaard’s family will donate his brain to help research the effects of concussions.
About 350 fans – plus members of the Wild organization – gathered to remember Boogaard at an informal memorial last Sunday.
Fellow enforcer Georges Laraque wasn’t happy about the way the Rangers handled Boogaard’s passing.
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