| Dave Semenko | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Semenko in 2016 | |||
| Born |
July 12, 1957 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Died |
June 29, 2017 (aged 59) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Edmonton Oilers Hartford Whalers Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| NHL draft |
25th overall, 1977 Minnesota North Stars | ||
| WHA draft |
21st overall, 1977 Houston Aeros | ||
| Playing career | 1977–1988 | ||
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. 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.