As a rabid hockey fan, but also a fan of the NHL, I must say that I have always appreciated the efforts of the NHL tough guys, the “Goon’s” or the enforcers. These are the character guys that with their very presence on the ice keep the game honest and they are also an insurance policy to help protect their teammates. These are the guys that keep the Matt Cookes of the world honest.
In my opinion Derek Boogaard was one of the most feared fighters in the NHL and I don’t know if there will ever be another character quite like him. This is one of my favorite Derek Boogaard moments against the hated Ducks during in the NHL playoffs, the Ducks announcers are some of the biggest homers in all of hockey.
