Who is Derek Boogaard?

Derek Boogaard was a forward from Canada.

What was the last team Derek Boogaard played for?

The last team Derek played for was New York Rangers in the NHL.

How tall was Derek Boogaard?

Derek Boogaard was 200 cm (6'7") tall.

When was Derek Boogaard born?

Derek Boogaard was born on 1982-06-23 in Saskatoon, SK, CAN.

Derek Boogaard

a.k.a. "Derek Boogeyman"

#94 New York Rangers / NHL - 10/11

Show Updates

Features

See plans and pricing

89 313

PROFILE ANALYTICS

Jump to

Derek Boogaard Facts

Date of Birth: Jun 23, 1982
Age
Place of Birth: Saskatoon, SK, CAN
Nation: Canada
Youth Team: -
Position: LW
Height: 200 cm / 6'7"
Weight: 120 kg / 265 lbs
Shoots: L
Contract: -

Player Type: Enforcer
Heavy Hitter
Drafted: 2001 round 7 #202 overall by Minnesota Wild

Brother: Aaron Boogaard

A massive and intimidating enforcer with exceptional reach, strength and punching power. Boogaard used his size and physical presence to protect teammates and deter opponents. He worked extensively on his skating, but had limited puck skills and offensive ability.

There are not too many guys I would not fight in this league. With Derek, I was genuinely scared of him.
—Brandon Prust 2011

He was definitely the biggest and toughest guy I have ever fought.
—Steve MacIntyre 2011

Every player on our team felt a little bit more safe with him on the ice with us.
—Pierre-Marc Bouchard 2011

Derek is obviously the biggest and the toughest. I think we needed that presence here.
—Glen Sather 2010

Boogey makes an impact because they are looking for him. Not to fight, but they are looking for him when he is on the ice.
—Jacques Lemaire 2007

Not up to date?

Embed Player Stats

Derek Boogaard Statistics

Select...

Filter Leagues

Derek Boogaard — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
98-99	Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA	SMAAAHL	28	1	3	4	206	-
99-00	Regina Pats	WHL	5	0	0	0	17	-2
99-00	Prince George Cougars	WHL	33	0	0	0	149	-3
00-01	Prince George Cougars	WHL	61	1	8	9	245	-9	Playoffs	6	1	0	1	31	-5
01-02	Prince George Cougars	WHL	2	0	0	0	16	-3
01-02	Medicine Hat Tigers	WHL	46	1	8	9	178	-3
02-03	Medicine Hat Tigers	WHL	27	1	2	3	65	-2
02-03	Louisiana IceGators	ECHL	33	1	2	3	240	-3	Playoffs	2	0	0	0	0	-1
03-04	Houston Aeros	AHL	53	0	4	4	207	-7	Playoffs	2	0	1	1	16	1
04-05	Houston Aeros	AHL	56	1	4	5	259	0	Playoffs	5	0	0	0	38	0
05-06	Minnesota Wild	NHL	65	2	4	6	158	2
06-07	Minnesota Wild	NHL	48	0	1	1	120	0	Playoffs	4	0	1	1	20	0
07-08	Minnesota Wild	NHL	34	0	0	0	74	-5	Playoffs	6	0	0	0	24	-1
08-09	Minnesota Wild	NHL	51	0	3	3	87	3
09-10	Minnesota Wild	NHL	57	0	4	4	105	-12
10-11	New York Rangers	NHL	22	1	1	2	45	0

Derek Boogaard Tournament Statistics

Select...

Filter Leagues

Derek Boogaard — Tournament Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
98-99	Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA	Air Canada Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-

Derek Boogaard Career Totals

Select...

Filter Postseason

Derek Boogaard — Career Totals
League	Regular Season								Postseason
League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
AHL	2	109	1	8	9	0.08	466	-7	2	7	0	1	1	0.14	54	1
Air Canada Cup (Telus Cup)	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
ECHL	1	33	1	2	3	0.09	240	-3	1	2	0	0	0	0.00	0	-1
NHL	6	277	3	13	16	0.06	589	-12	2	10	0	1	1	0.10	44	-1
SMAAAHL	1	28	1	3	4	0.14	206	-	0
WHL	4	174	3	18	21	0.12	670	-22	1	6	1	0	1	0.17	31	-5

* Some data is missing to provide a correct summary.

Derek Boogaard — Career Totals

League

AHL

109

Air Canada Cup

ECHL

NHL

277

SMAAAHL

WHL

174

Derek Boogaard Hockey Connections

Position

Nationality

Team

Status

No Data Found

Derek Boogaard Career Highlights

Derek Boogaard — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
1998-1999	Air Canada Cup Champion

Transactions

Derek Boogaard — Transactions
Date	Status	From	To	Source
05/14/2011	Confirmed	New York Rangers	No team	Details
07/01/2010	Confirmed	Minnesota Wild	New York Rangers	Details

Derek Boogaard Biography and Trivia

Drafted 2004, 7 #77 by Thetford Mines Prolab in the LNAH Draft
Cult/Star player for Houston Aeros
Cult/Star player for Minnesota Wild
Cult/Star player for Regina Caps
Cult/Star player for Regina Pats

On May 13, 2011, Derek tragically passed away at the age of 28 from an accidental overdose of alcohol & medication while recovering from a concussion. Posthumously, it was discovered that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which along with Rick Rypien & Wade Belak - both of whom also passed away that summer.

- 2010-07-01 • Signed to a four-year, $6.5 million contract by the New York Rangers
- 2007-07-18 • Re-signed to a three-year, $2.625 million contract by the Minnesota Wild
- 2006-07-06 • Re-signed to a one-year, $525,000 contract by the Minnesota Wild