Dave Semenko
Special appearance
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
David John Semenko (July 12, 1957 – June 29, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach, scout, and colour commentator. Semenko played for the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, and Toronto Maple Leafs as an enforcer. He protected Wayne Gretzky as on-ice bodyguard, during the superstar'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 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.
David John Semenko (July 12, 1957 – June 29, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach, scout, and colour commentator. Semenko played for the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, and Toronto Maple Leafs as an enforcer. He protected Wayne Gretzky as on-ice bodyguard, during the superstar'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 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.