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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 1983, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Dave Semenko makes a fist in front of a poster of boxer Muhammad Ali, in Edmonton. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (Charlie Palmer/The Canadian Press via AP)

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In this May 19, 1984, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Dave Semenko celebrates a goal by teammate Wayne Gretzky (not shown) past New York Islanders' goaltender Billy Smith during an NHL game in Edmonton Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

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Keenan Rowein, of Edmonton, Alberta, poses for a photo outside of University of Phoenix Stadium before the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament championship game between North Carolina and Gonzaga, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Philadelphia Flyers defeneman Brandon Manning (23) and Edmonton Oilers left wing Patrick Maroon (19) fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) looks for the rebound during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) makes a save against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Andrew MacDonald (47) skates past as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom (77) celebrates a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta, (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Colombia's Angela Clavijo (13) stretches for the ball in front of United States' Lauren Holiday during first half FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Monday, June 22, 2015. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

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United States' Alex Morgan (13) kicks the ball in front ofColombia's Angela Clavijo (13) during first half FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Monday, June 22, 2015. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

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Montreal Impact's Hassoun Camara, left, controls the ball as Edmonton FC's Neil Hlavaty chases during first half action of the Amway Canadian Championship semi-final in Edmonton, Alberta, on Wednesday May 7, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)