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Former Oilers enforcer Dave Semenko dies at age 59
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Former Edmonton Oilers enforcer Dave Semenko dies from cancer
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Ex-Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko dies of cancer at 59
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Former Edmonton Oiler Dave Semenko dies at 59 from pancreatic
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Enforcer to be reckoned with: Oilers greats remember Dave Semenko
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