Dave Semenko
- January 10, 2024
- Ice Hockey Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Dave Semenko |
| Occupation | Ice Hockey Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 12, 1957(1957-07-12) |
| Age | 67 |
| Date Of Death | June 29, 2017, Edmonton, Canada |
| Birthplace | Winnipeg |
| Country | Canada |
| Birth City | Manitoba |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Dave Semenko Biography
| Name | Dave Semenko |
| Birthday | Jul 12 |
| Birth Year | 1957 |
| Place Of Birth | Winnipeg |
| Home Town | Manitoba |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Dave Semenko is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on July 12, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
November, 1977: Traded to the Edmonton Oilers by Houston in exchange for future considerations.
June 16, 1977: Selected by the Houston Aeros in the second round, 21st overall, during the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft.
Dave Semenko Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Ice Hockey Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Dave Semenko is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dave Semenko 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 215 lbs |
Dave Semenko height 6 ft 3 in An weight 215 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Dave Semenko Dating?
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August 9, 1979: Traded to Edmonton by Minnesota in exchange for Edmonton’s second-round (Neal Broten) and third-round draft pick (Kevin Maxwell) in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
Facts & Trivia
An Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Dave Semenko celebrates birthday on July 12 of every year.
When the Oilers joined the NHL, Semenko’s rights were retained by the North Stars. The Oilers traded their second-and third-round draft picks in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft to acquire his rights from the North Stars, who then drafted future Hockey Hall of Famer Neal Broten. The trade also gave the Oilers a third round pick, which was used to select future Oilers superstar Mark Messier.
Where is Dave Semenko now?
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.
Is Dave Semenko death?
June 29, 2017
How old is Dave Semenko?
59 years (1957–2017)
Who protected Wayne Gretzky in Edmonton?
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko , who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59.
How tall is Dave Semenko?
6′ 3″