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Boogaard charged with assault in Regina
Minnesota Wild tough guy Derek Boogaard charged with assault in Regina
Canadian Press
September 1, 2006
REGINA (CP) - Minnesota Wild tough guy Derek Boogaard is facing a charge of assault causing bodily harm.
A 20-year-old man suffered injuries as a result of the alleged altercation at a nightclub just east of the city's downtown at about 2 a.m. on Aug. 12, Regina Police spokeswoman Elizabeth Popowich said Friday.
Boogaard, 24, was arrested last Thursday. He's to make his first court appearance Sept. 20.
The Wild, who signed Boogaard to a $525,000 US one-year deal earlier this summer, said the winger denies the charge.
"We understand that Derek has received a summons to appear on an allegation of assault and that Derek denies the allegation and will defend himself in any legal proceeding that may take place as a result of the allegation," the team said in a statement. "Because the investigation is ongoing, we cannot comment further at this time."
Boogaard, a six-foot-seven, 250-pound native of Saskatoon, appeared in 65 games for the Wild last season, collected 158 penalty minutes along with two goals and four assists.
Boogaard lives in Regina where he spent part of his junior career in the Western Hockey League playing for the Pats.
I couldn't believe this happened. I hope it turns out okay for him.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take. – Wayne Gretzky
Great moments are born from great opportunity. - Herb Brooks
This post was last modified: 09-01-2006 04:04 PM by mnwildfan23.
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