Derek Boogaard facts for kids
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| Born | June 23, 1982 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Died | May 13, 2011 (aged 28) Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
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| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) | ||
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Minnesota Wild New York Rangers |
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| NHL Draft | 202nd overall, 2001 Minnesota Wild |
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| Playing career | 2005–2011 | ||
Derek Boogaard (June 23, 1982 – May 13, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He played for 6 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers. He was known for being an enforcer and for his physical play, this gained him the nicknames, "Boogeyman" and "The Mountie".
He was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment on May 13, 2011. He was only 28 years old.
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