https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/NY-Ranger-player-Derek-Boogaard/m-p/79160#M42995 <P>found dead in his apartment. His parents donated his brain to study the effects of sports related impacts to the brain and spinal cord. Cause of death is still pending.</P> <P>As some are aware, Pittsburgh Penquin Sidney Crosby has not played since early January due to a severe concussion. He experience a set back a few weeks ago. I really do not think he will be back on the ice. </P> <P>This is a hard one to call. Hockey is a rough sport. I remember watching games in the 70s when players were not required to wear helmuts and goalies were not required to wear masks. At least that has changed.</P> Sun, 15 May 2011 23:35:59 GMT Georgie 2011-05-15T23:35:59Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/NY-Ranger-player-Derek-Boogaard/m-p/79160#M42995 <P>found dead in his apartment. His parents donated his brain to study the effects of sports related impacts to the brain and spinal cord. Cause of death is still pending.</P> <P>As some are aware, Pittsburgh Penquin Sidney Crosby has not played since early January due to a severe concussion. He experience a set back a few weeks ago. I really do not think he will be back on the ice. </P> <P>This is a hard one to call. Hockey is a rough sport. I remember watching games in the 70s when players were not required to wear helmuts and goalies were not required to wear masks. At least that has changed.</P> Sun, 15 May 2011 23:35:59 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/NY-Ranger-player-Derek-Boogaard/m-p/79160#M42995 Georgie 2011-05-15T23:35:59Z