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Dave Semenko

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Canadian ice hockey player (1957-2017)

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David John Semenko 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.

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Edmonton Oilers
Hartford Whalers
Toronto Maple Leafs

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Stanley Cup

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Jimmy CarsonAlso played for Hartford WhalersScott YoungAlso played for Hartford WhalersJoel QuennevilleAlso played for Hartford WhalersMarty HoweAlso played for Hartford WhalersSean BurkeAlso played for Hartford WhalersKen HollandAlso played for Hartford Whalers

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David John Semenko 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.

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deceased
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Lived 1957 to 2017 · aged 59
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