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Derek Boogaard, Benched By A Concussion, Died Of Drug, Alcohol Mix

Posted on May 30th, 2011 · Posted in Brain Injury

New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard, who was put out of commission in December after suffering a concussion, died of an accidental overdose of the pain killer oxycodone and alcohol, according to authorities. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/21/sports/hockey/boogaard-died-from-mix-of-alcohol-and-oxycodone.html?_r=1&ref=sports Boogaard, a feared player, was discovered dead in his Minneapolis apartment May 13. He was 28. His family..
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