( ; later ; June 23 , 1982 -- May 13 , 2011 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played for the Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .
Derek Boogaard ( June 23 , 1982 -- May 13 , 2011 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger . He played for 6 seasons in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) for the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers .