Punched Out: The Rise and Fall of Derek Boogaard [Full Version] | The New York Times
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 12 май 2014
- Derek Boogaard was one of the N.H.L.'s most feared fighters before overdosing on May 13, 2011. The New York Times examined the life and death of the professional hockey player in 2011.
Produced by: Shayla Harris
Read the story here: nyti.ms/1iZZ9VQ
Watch the interactive here: nyti.ms/1jpOjbP
Subscribe on RUclips: bit.ly/U8Ys7n
Watch more videos at: nytimes.com/video
---------------------------------------------------------------
Want more from The New York Times?
Twitter: / nytvideo
Facebook: / nytimes
Google+: plus.google.com/+nytimes/
Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch. On RUclips.
Punched Out: The Rise and Fall of Derek Boogaard [Full Version] | The New York Times
/ thenewyorktimes
I met Boogaard when he was in the WHL and teaching in a hockey camp. He was a great guy, and I still have the jersey he signed. He deserved better support, and the NHL failed him.
I also got to meet him, and get this, Pavel Dimitra, at a function at Jim Lupient Infiniti, back in 08-09 I got there autographs, and photos, with both of them, Derek also sighed my book "The Code" Fighting and retaliation in the NHL. by Ross Berstien. Derek was so gracious! but by then he was super hurting, and i had no idea..... This was in Golden Valley Minn.
You are right and his family failed him. He got them millions and then they need pity dead kid money.
Boogard was awesome
A lot of people failed him.
He deserves no support. NHL supported him by giving him a job in the first place.
There should be no place for fights in hockey. NHL made rooms for goons, for so many years.. think of all the small talented players got their job stolen because NHL made rooms for goons.
As a Boxer I can attest to the fact that you can Train for Speed, Timing, Footwork, Endurance, Strength But there is nothing you can do to make your Brain more resilient. Very sad story for any young man to pass away a 28. God Bless him and his family.
Having a big thick skull helps
amen brother.
Not starting stuff would help....😮
I just watched this again. I can't help getting tears in my eyes. RIP Derek. I never knew what a good guy Todd Fedoruk is. He definitely has my respect.
NEGUS MBARKA dude stfu....
what do you know if fedoruk was a good guy. he talk just a couple of minutes. you cant know if he is a good guy.
I was pleasantly surprised at how gentle of a guy Fedoruk seems.
@@jasonguiboche9916 when you get your face broken it humbles you real quick
One of the kindest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Tried to help him out through dance class in Grade 12 at PGSS (just imagine this 6'6" guy learning to cha-cha!) and he couldn't be more humble or gracious (although perhaps not graceful). You're still missed all the time, Derek. Rest peacefully.
Pgss???
Wait I know Derek played for the cougars when he was 17, but did he go to PGSS for his Grade 12 year?
Thought he dropped out.
Are u forgetting Rob Gronkowski?
@@camgriffin4003 dude, what's your point?
RIP Derek. You put it all on the line and we'll never forget you. Hope you're in a better place, brother.
JJJ J you must be a little kid... you dont get it yet... you will understand soon
I'll say it again, I played my whole life and was an enforcer. I also am an addict and that's started during my sophomore year in college. I eventually had to stop playing due to my addiction and I can't believe Derek was able to still play at the highest level and be an enforcer while being an addict. He's such a tough guy and I'm truly heartbroken he's gone
You guys and many other sports people do it for what?? Love of the game is laughable to say.....at the end of the day if you get past colleges or upper leagues it 100% comes down to money!! Sure it might be something u love and get paid to do....but at the upper levels money is the motivator. And for what....A miserable life and to make chump change from the mega millionairs at ur own demise!!?? Not all are like that and those are the ones that have something to show for it in the end
n2cable I was going to say "someone's got to do it", but i I think the modern NHL has evolved out from having any enforcers left. I think each team will always need guys that are willing to drop the gloves when necessary, but single purpose enforcers are all but gone. The game is too skilled
@@lancemilliken9078 I see ur point. And it is valid. But i just hate to see young guys mess themselves and others up for a buck or a beliefe it has to be that way. The NHL could do alot about it. SUspentions etc. Dont get me wrong..it would change the game...but maybe for the better. Now a days if you ruin a guys career it can escalate off the ice too in todays era we live in. And it seems thats where this is heading
I don't like the word 'addict' but I took pain pills for a decade. late 20's and 30's and even on occasion now.
*The medicine is addicting to ALL humans. not just addicts..
*There needs to be a better pain medicine..
But it's the way that The Elctricity companies own 99% of all patents for wireless energy etc..
They will protect their $ at all cost..Ahole POS!
n2cable someone like u could never understand. I never played at a high level, but when i did play hockey, it was my life. If u love the game that much and it makes you who u are, you'll do anything to keep playing.
He lived his dream , it's not a life for most of us, but to him it was everything . May he rest in peace .
I never really followed hockey, but always had a lot of respect for the sport. This has really opened my eyes on hockey enforcers. They have to be by far the toughest guys in all of sports both physically and mentally. Boxers and MMA fighters train months and months for a fight that is in a controlled environment against other fighters in their weight classes gloves, hand wraps, and pads on a softer canvas. Football players play one game a week with pads and helmets. These guys potentially have to get in a bare knuckle fight on ice every other day.
Concussions are no joke. One of the saddest days in Minnesota sports history is when we lost The Boogyman.
Konrad McKay born 00/00/79 ??
also bill Masterson of Mn north stares
Thanks to his family for sharing this story. RIP BoogyMan
You can tell it was so hard for Sommerfeld to admit that it wasn't worth it for him... So much love for the sport, but just knows the side effects had a serious impact on his life. So much respect for these guys. 🙏🏼
The way Boogaard just looks at someone when he beats them... Legendary
Dineth Altmann Exactly! No words... no disrespectful body language just a Stare and then skates off.. Legendary
Thank you to the Boogaard family for sharing his story. I'm by no means a knuckler like he was but have taken numerous checks resulting in long days in the dark not eating and throwing up. I get aggressive now for no reason. I'm going to get checked out. This video means a lot to me.
Rest Easy Derek.
get some advice and help now. don't wait. get well.
good luck in your journey
Did you get checked?
Good luck buddy
Patrick - We hope you got help!
All the people in this seem like good people, Derek too. I feel so bad for his family. His brother being unable to finish the story of finding him was brutal.
How dare you cut off Minnesota's hockey song... in all seriousness, this guy was an anomaly, a one in a billion player who was feared and respected on the ice, and loved and revered off of it. His time here in Minnesota will never be forgotten. Rest easy Derek.
I live in Minnesota. Played hockey all my life. Love Boogaard, but that song sucked then and sucks today. The wild is also one of the worst names in not only the NHL, but all of sports. - bleacher report
Being a big hockey player, (6'7, 220lbs) I'm expected to be an enforcer, I've had my share of hockey fights winning most. I'm 15 now and still wish I played more for skill instead of an enforcer
Im not a Wild fan but i must say the boogeyman was a beast...the only player i use this term for. To all u Min. Wild fans please retire this mans jersey he might of not played for that long but the impact he made in ur city is amazing. Put the 24 in the rafters.
Matt dumba asked boogards family for permission to wear his number. Not sure what the awnser was.
+TheMNbeast1 They kindly said, yes. Class act to all.
+Mr. SnapShot Matt was the first to ask for it, and did wear "Boogeyman's" 24 number. But Matt is no longer a Wild member.
+Eric M yeah he is
+Wowmoregaming Matt was placed on waivers.
Not only getting hit, but getting hit a day after having been hit.
*I.e. receiving a concussion after already having a concussion* .
Decidedly not good
Profit was made and so we move on, capitalism at its finest. Even when a plane crash and hundreds of people die, in more cases than not, the airline makes money. Same here, system abuses people, the danger is known, but who cares - profit
Kaplis Lemesis families normally get paid out but what would you want to happen? Shut down air travel?
@@dillonhinkle6985 Dear Dillon: 1) When an airliner crashes, that's an accident. Guys hitting each other in an HHL game is predictable, not an accident. 2) Whether we're talking about the airline industry or NHL hockey or any other business, the Capitalist owners ALWAYS value financial profit over human life, usually by saving money through "cost cutting" measures. In the airline industry, it often happens by delaying maintenance and deferring mandated safety modifications to planes. In the NHL, "cost cutting" usually means not giving injured players the medical attention that they need. ... jkulik919@gmail.com
@@JosephKulik2016 So I guess 9/11 was an accident?
@@emperorpalpatine1228 9/11 was an inside job
When he said I sat in the box and couldn’t close my mouth if you ever broke your jaw that hits home
CTE is not just from concussions but also from the sub-concussive contact that is constantly experienced by a player throughout each game.
Why everyone wants to ignore this very important fact is beyond me. The game itself is far more dangerous than the fighting. Far more.
@@defeatignorance8681 liberals like you wanna get rid of it, it’s a choice no one is forced to play. Get over it!
@@defeatignorance8681 fighting is way worst. Players don't receive that much hits in a game . It's not like football.
Enforcers receive constant blows to the head.
@@simonroy2123 Do you have a medical background? Have you studied the issue like the people at BU have? If not, your comments here are without merit - a worthless "opinion", rooted in ignorance.
@@4orrcountry no i haven't. But the rate of cte is much higher with enforcers. Hockey is a risky sport i agree, but taking enforcers of the game will reduce the rate of cte for sure.
Rip boogie man...the true heavey weight!!!
Hahahaha hahahaha 🤣😂🤣 heavyweight...lol
@@johnfive2440 yes heavyweight
Dear Chris: It's hockey fans with a DISGUSTING attitude like Yours who are really responsible for this man's death and for the head injuries of many other NHL players. Those of YOU who cheer this violence and pay to see it encourage this to keep happening. YOUR entertainment is to enjoy seeing other human beings deliberately injure each other all for YOUR viewing pleasure, and YOU should be Ashamed. The fact that you refer to this man as the "Boogie Man" shows How SICK YOU are. Hockey doesn't need to be violent at all, except for Sick Fans like YOU who demand seeing violence. Why don't YOU stop thinking about YOURSELF and start thinking about other people for a change, that is, if YOU are even capable of doing that. ... jkulik919@gmail.com
@@JosephKulik2016 i talked to Chris and he said its hockey so get lost
Thank you for posting this awesome documentary!
Amazing doc! Thanks for posting.
Rest in Peace Boogeyman! Missing you still in 2022
Heartbreaking. As a Pens fan I'd never wish this on any player on any team.
I just want everybody to get home safe.
Todd Fedoruk is one of my all time favorites as a Flyers fan. Hearing him giving props to Boogie man is huge.
All those tough guys respect each other.
I can't feel anything other than sadness after experiencing this doc. Prayers for DB's family and may he rest in peace.
I have the highest respect for you Fedoruk. I will never forget seeing this live.
Same, when i watched Glass take on Ryan Reaves i thought the same thing. It takes guts to back up the talk, even if you bite off more than you can chew. I have a lot of respect for the enforcers and understand the role of fighting in hockey.
Derek will always be my idol a guy who can fight through his life like that, and take all that damage just doing what he loved is inspirational to me.
I was a die hard fan of the Wild during Boogy's run, it really was an amazing spectacle watching him on the ice. He was loved by everyone here in the State of Hockey. He was a true legend.
Remember Bob Probert, he'll also be remembered for being one of the best NHL enforcer's.
I come back to watch this every few months.
It’s hard to get off of those pills. God Bless this guy. Heaven treating you right
Man I have never heard of the boogey man as I live in Australia but this came on my feed and watched it. So much respect for this guy
Fighting isn't want killed Boogard. The lack of attention and care to players suffering with concussions is what killed him. But it is easier to blame the rules of the game than the responsibility of the NHL to care for their players.
+Josh LaMarra Agreed
+Bobbo Morgan hockey isn't as bad as football. with football most of the brain trauma reported is with linemen who hit their heads on every play. However, like the NHL, the NFL refuses to take responsibilty. I'd prefer they don't change the rule to the game, but just accept responsibility.
+Charles Benjamin depends how you look at it. It was ultimately the Drug abuse that killed him. The team and NHL are responsible on that end. As we are finding out now, team doctors would give players whatever they needed to keep playing. I am sure this trend continues today as we saw with Mike Richards.
+Bobbo Morgan yeah, Rugby is by far the toughest sport on the planet played by only the toughest human beings. I loved playing, probably the most complex of contact sports too.
+Bobbo Morgan I am American haha. but I've seen those and the "Yes mom I still play rugby" ones. Such a great sport. Australian rugby is even more insane.
Such a good review, thank you!!! Please make more!!
Thank u for posting. It’s incredibly sad, but wow sooooo informative
Minny Loves you Boogaard
25:19- Lundqvist's expression was hilarious...
How can you not love this guy? Rest in peace buddy. - from a Hockey fan in Michigan.
My favorite hockey player ever. He was super nice and genuine! I met him a half a dozen times
That’s awesome 🫡
5 years on and his story is definitely having an effect.
Still my favorite Wild player...R.I.P. Boogeyman...
@floyd schake Probert never played for the wild. He served time in Minnesota tho lol.
Boogaard played for the Houston Aeros during the NHL lockout and he was a real joy to watch in person. I’m still bummed he’s gone, but I’m sure glad I got to see him play in person many times
If this doesn't make you get choked up and get a tear out two in your eyes, you don't have a heart. Well worth the time to watch.
i know nothing about hockey but this gave me the chills
I was lucky to see Boogaard in person at MSG on October 15, 2010. He was a great person, I still think about him over a decade later. Very sad what happened to him, RIP Derek.
Thanks to all who participated and this, especially the Boogaard family. No question... It was extremely difficult. But this needs to be discussed.
And he lives on, immortalized.
RIP. Truly a legend in the state of Minnesota although I wish he never had those fights it was an honor watching him.
It’s cool how he wrote so much
I just finished the book, Boy on Ice today. It’s a brilliant piece of writing and story-telling. I wanted to see the Times documentary, and am glad to have had the opportunity. Thanks to everyone involved, especially the Boogaard family. 💕❤️
RIP Derek. May more men be like you and we will know peace on this earth. Soft and true like a child and hard as the hardest rock in defense of it. Thank you.
This is really hard to watch, (in fact i'm scrolling down to avoid watching the fights near the end here) but as a hockey fan i think a very important and pertinent piece.
RIP Derek.
I did the same thing
You may be gone ..... but you're never forgotten Derek. You will always be a legend in MN.
RIP DEREK MISS YOU FRIEND KK
I am from Minnesota and also a huge Wild fan and we miss him every game. Even when he played for New York he was always around in Downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis doing a lot of good. We will never forget him RIP Boogyman!!
27 year old Canadian with many hockey fights under my belt but “ your not gonna take punching out of boxing, and your not going to take fighting out of hockey” has to be one of the dumbest arguments I’ve heard about the debate
This gives me chills!
21:20 that background music always gives me chills when listening
It’s a great but sad story. There are more stories like this out there . Like a lot of things you don’t see the things going on behind the lines.
30 minutes do not do the man justice. RIP
Patrick Palony yeah He was one bad dude. I would have loved to seen him play for the Flyers
Alright, 69th like 😎
Cam Griffin Nice
I played a lot of hockey and was always more of a fast skater/playmaking passer type. While I would try and play tough, I always respected the kids on my team who would stick up for us and werent afraid to get really scrappy. Its so much more intense at the NHL level.... I never saw him play but I know he would be a fan favourite on the Oilers if he ever played there. RIP Derek :(
Makes me cry, every time.
dude was one bad mother. Love that’. Such a sad deal he passed away, but I love that the fans chanting his name
Prolly gave that kid such a great feeling
I'm glad they are talking about the mental stress side of enforcers. I feel sorry for these guys; so much pressure and injuries -- physical as well as mental.
Very good documentary, sad to see what is happening to these young players, hope they come up with a solution and stop these violent fights so no other family would suffer the pain this family faced..
Love how they showed him vs Mirasty in that picture from the paper. Mirasty was 5’9”
I’d love to see Mirasty in the NHL fr
When he died I didn't think much of it because I was so young, but watching this and realizing that he was my age when he passed is tragic. Heart breaking to think he didn't even make it to 30. He gave us Wild fans so much back then. May he rest in peace.
met him in saskatoon at a blades game, signed autographs for everybody seemed like like a very likable charismatic kid
Wow!
Big thumbs 👍
Very interesting
Very good. Thanks
RIP Derek Boogaard. My condolences to the Boogaard family. And as for Gary Bettman`s views on at concussions at 33:53 he starts his hypocrisy jargon.
I was lucky enough to have met Derek with this time in Minnesota, all I can say is he was one of the nicest guys I've met. He was with Todd Fedoruk back in 07-08.He was great with all the fans and kids that wanted to meet him. He was truly loved in the State of Hockey. It's saddening to hear this story, and to think how this impacted his life and his families life behind closed doors is very saddening. I don't know what the league will do about this topic but hearing scouts looking at kids being beasts or how their fighting skills translate into the league is overboard. There has been a movement towards skilled big guys who can fight which is good. I just wanted to pay my respect to a man who had a big impact in our community and is a legend in hearts. R.I.P.
Him and Wade Belak were some of my favourite fighters ! RIP 2 both ‼️🕊
I'm back here after 9 years, so interesting.
Derek looks like his Mama. RIP Boogeyman, you were a true warrior
Well said fella
Very informative and unfortunate!! Derek was a great man IMO and a great hockey enforcer! Like it or not! God Bless brother!!!! God Bless the family!!
This is a really well done and effective piece. I remember when it came out in the digital New York Times years ago. I sent the link to a number of friends.
RIP Boogeyman, much ❤ from Scotland.
what if a Hockey Game broke out in a ufc match
I see what you did there clever man. I like the cut of your jib.
What if a UFC fight turned into a hockey match.
Look up avalanche vs the red wing and you will
Rodney Dangerfield joke
no disrespect mate but two different sport hockey is hard UFC on another level of fighting
Every single fan in the Excel Center would watch the bench and every time Boogey stepped on the ice, didn’t matter the situation, WE ALL started shouting “BOOOOOO”! I miss him so much. He was why we got so excited about going to games! So sad what happened. But he’ll always be remembered favorably here in MN. Friggin love Boogey
Y'all basically murdered him
@@MG-dj7jvlmao you kidding? You’re gonna blame MN? Blame the NHL, every single team had people getting pain pills for enforcers.
He went to different teams after MN, kept getting pills.
And last I checked, these are adults playing hockey. They have free will
Troll.
Awesome video New York Times. RIP Derek.
14:40 that stuff about the fighting and having to suppress the emotions after a fight, was some thing i never thought about until he said that. its def 100% true, there's more than physical damage when fighting like that id say
Tragedy for sure I'm a flames fan I remember when the boogyman was playing in Minnesota and you were biting your nails when he was on the ice because you didn't know if one of your teams top players was gonna get smashed into an oblivion or your teams enforcer was gonna get knocked out. As a life long hockey fan I don't agree with fights being taken out of the game but I like how the NHL has made it so that there isn't as much. RIP boogyman you'll always be remembered in the hockey world by all fans.
The fact that these pain medication remains legal makes my blood boil.
Being prior military and dealing with the va. The doctors there give out pain killiers to vets like candy, turning them into junkies. I have seen this first hand so its not just hockey players or pro athletes with these problems. To my original thought I do dgree with you these drugs need to away.
I hear you Samuel! I've got all these anxiety and antidepressants in my cupboard they gave me and I'm afraid to take them even once. I smoke bud and that helps but unfortunately it's still illegal. I can't even get the legal medical care I need. The doc at the va said I have been doing much better and asked what I was doing so I told him I've been smoking bud. He said "whatever it is your doing, keep doing it because it's working".
not all who take pain killers are junkies, wtf is wrong with guys
Truf best comment on here!
Very interesting and sad story. Rip man
I always hoped he would come to vancouver. When I saw an interview and found out how much he loved it here, my hopes were high. My sign-in name for all gaming will forever be the boogeyman. R i p mr. Boogaard
R.I.P boogey man the nhl misses you...
got absolute chills at 16:03 when he came on the ice and the fans went crazy. unbelievable fighter and teammate. miss him on the Wild almost every game. R.I.P. to my favorite player ever.
Now we realize that he should not have fought. He went to great lengths to be a fighter, sustain so many serious injuries in his short life, have to take so much medication, have to go to Rehabilitation two or three times and die at the hands of these things happening. Let’s hope that professionals learn a lesson from this. ***New England Patriots-let’s take this seriously ***.
Very interesting documentary. What a sad story. Feel for his family.
One of my favorite players to play for the MN Wild!!
I’m a canadiens fan since birth but Derek boogaard is still hands down my favourite player ever to live, my boyfriend plays the same roll and just got his jaw dislocated in a fight last week and he’s still wants to continue playing, I’m terrified for him to keep getting hurt all the time and one day dying from these injuries
R.I.P
Frig when he went on at Honda Center it gave me chills, how crazy it must have been for him....
God bless Derek and his family.
a gladiator he was
He realy was a liveing gladiator
RIP Derek. Warriors are a rare breed and you were a legend. Rest easy.
I met him briefly at a motorcycle show at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. He was surprisingly shy and quiet, but very friendly.
My Respects to the Boogaard family, Len, and Joanne Boogaard! We miss you DEREK!!
16:01 the look on his face is priceless