"It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Oilers legend Dave Semenko after a short, but courageous battle with cancer," the Oilers said in a statement. (The Sports Xchange) - Dave Semenko, who long served as Wayne Gretzky's protector on the ice for the Edmonton Oilers, died Thursday morning from cancer. The 6-foot-3 forward played his final season with the Toronto Maple Leafs the following year. One of the more-feared enforcers of his time, Semenko recorded 65 goals, 88 assists and 1,175 penalty minutes in 575 career games with the Oilers, Whalers and Maple Leafs. Semenko, who was diagnosed with liver and pancreatic cancer, passed away with friends and family present, Sportsnet reported.
Former Edmonton Oiler Dave Semenko dies at 59 from pancreatic cancer
Former NHL player, scout and coach Dave Semenko died Thursday morning in Edmonton after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. WATCH: While he's fondly remembered by his teammates, the late Dave Semenko was also an Edmonton Oilers fan favourite. WATCH: Former NHL player, scout and coach Dave Semenko died Thursday morning in Edmonton after a short battle with cancer. "The greatest of all time are up in the building, in Rogers," Kevin Lowe said. Former teammates Kevin Lowe, Paul Coffey and Charlie Huddy shared their memories of the popular enforcer just hours after he passed.
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