Sad News…28-Year-Old Derek Boogard Passes
28-year-old Derek Boogard, of the New York Rangers, passed on May 13. Boogard was found dead at his Minneapolis apartment by family members. Last July, Boogard had signed a four-year deal with the Rangers, appeared in 22 games, but missed the last 52 games of the regular season with a concussion and shoulder injury. Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather said, “Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual. He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.” No details of his death and have been released. Peep the full story here.