There is no athlete quite like the hockey enforcer, a man and a role viewed alternately as noble and barbaric, necessary and regrettable. Like so many Canadian boys, Derek Boogaard wanted to reach the ...

At this point, you’re likely aware of last night’s shocking news that Derek Boogaard was found dead* in his apartment at 28 years old. Some people found out soon after word broke late Friday evening, ...

First Period — 1, Anaheim, McDonald 3 (Penner, R.Niedermayer), 6:28. 2, Minnesota, Schultz 1 (White, Bouchard), 15:10. Penalties—Carney, Min (cross-checking), 2: ...

DENVER -- The Minnesota Wild hold one obvious advantage in their series against Colorado, even while they faced elimination Saturday night: Minnesota employs the two toughest guys in the arena.

The tragic death of New York Rangers forward Derek Boogaard shocked the National Hockey League. Now, sports fans are left to wonder: did the violent nature of Boogaard’s game play a role in his demise ...