Hundreds turn out to remember New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard
Posted May 21, 2011 3:24 pm.
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Rain fell in Regina as family, friends and hockey players filed into a chapel to remember New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard.
The 28-year-old was found dead on May 13 after he ingested a toxic mix of alcohol and the powerful pain killer oxycodone.
Hundreds attended the private funeral for the Saskatchewan-born Boogaard, who was remembered for his passion for hockey and life.
Rangers scout Doug Risebrough said on the ice people tried to steer clear of the player known as “The Boogeyman,” one of the league’s most feared fighters.
But Risebrough said people liked being around Boogaard off the ice because of his love of life.
Boogaard appeared in 22 games last season with the Rangers, finishing with a goal, an assist and 45 penalty minutes.
His death came five months after he sustained a season-ending concussion.
