Derek Boogaard Memorial - Hockey Wilderness
Derek Boogaard was probably the most well-loved players inside brief history in the Minnesota Wild. The impact he previously on this group arrived at far outside the boards of the Xcel Energy Center ice. Guaranteed, he was a hard guy on the snow, but Derek Boogaard's 24 jersey was one of the best selling in the NHL, in the backs of hockey fans both new and experienced. In his charitable works, Derek Boogaard reached out to people who asked, almost any. He helped kids stricken by terminal diseases at Children's Hospital, gave funds ,hockey equipment, time and visibility to the families of our country's armed forces. 
Beloved in the State of Hockey, Derek Boogaard brought crowds to their feet supporting him, his teammates and each other. A difficult guy on the ice, a caring and compassionate one off it. A family man, who was looking so forward to his two younger brothers coming over to stick with him. A family group who had the unfortunate experience of having that family gathering ending in an unforseen way.
Derek Boogaard Memorial - Hockey Wilderness
Derek Boogaard's role had been an enforcer. He had the back of each and every one of his teammates. It's hard to consider that in this circumstance, nobody could have his back. I'll miss seeing his grin, his charisma, his undying love in the game of hockey, his teammates and fans.
I don't want this thread to be an investigation into his death, filled with rumor mongering and vitriol. I will silence any of that conversation with righteous indignation. This is a place to honor the 24. Honor the man who played every shift with honor. Honor the person who brought you to your feet, filling the Xcel Energy Center with all the resounding chant of "Boogey".
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