Rest in peace, Derek Boogaard

I just want to extend my condolences to the Boogaard family with the shocking and tragic news of the death of Rangers forward Derek Boogaard. In the Rangers press release (link), they go on to say how much Boogaard was involved in charity work and always tried to help other people.

"While with the Rangers, he created “Boogaard’s Booguardians,” hosting military members and their families at all New York Ranger home games.  In addition, he made multiple appearances with partner organizations of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of Madison Square Garden, including the New York Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Media, MSG Entertainment and Fuse “to make dreams come true for kids facing obstacles”."

 Boogaard scored one goal and one assist in 22 games this season for the Rangers, his first in the red, white and blue. He also racked up 45 penalty minutes, and continued to be one of the more imposing enforcers in the league. He had signed a four year contract in the summer of 2010 to play in New York with the Rangers.

To finish it off, I have linked the video of Derek Boogaard's goal that he scored during the year. It is absolutely terrible to hear this news. RIP Derek, you will be missed.