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    • Dave Semenko

    Canadian ice hockey player (1957–2017)

    Ice hockey player

    David John Semenko (July 12, 1957 – June 29, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach, scout, and colour commentator.

    During his National Hockey League (NHL) career, Semenko played for the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers and Toronto Maple Leafs as an enforcer. During his tenure with Edmonton, he notably protected Wayne Gretzky as an "on-ice bodyguard" during Gretzky's early career.

    Semenko won two Stanley Cups with the Oilers in 1984 and 1985.

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    He was also the last player to score a goal in the World Hockey Association (WHA) before it folded and merged with the NHL.

    Following his retirement as a player, he became a radio commentator of Oilers' games. Semenko died on June 29, 2017, from liver and pancreatic cancer.

    Career

    Semenko played junior hockey for the Brandon Wheat Kings.[1] He was originally selected 25th overall in 1977 by the Minnesota North Stars of the NHL and