Sports film of the week: Punched Out: The Life And Death Of An NHL Enforcer

The compelling story of Derek Boogard.

Title: Punched Out: The Life And Death Of An NHL Enforcer

Director/Writer: Shayla Harris of the New York Times

Released: 2011

Plot: The story of Derek Boogard, one of the most feared ‘enforcers’ in the NHL, who lost his life at the age of 28 due to an overdose of prescription drugs.

Typical YouTube comment: “Probably not many tennis fans watching this video.” – Kent Wallace.

Here’s the whole documentary…

Part One:

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Part Two:

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Part Three:

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Tony Cuddihy

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