 Seftel was drafted 40th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft

Seftel starred as a Midget for two seasons with the hometown Kitchener Greenshirts from 1983 to 1985, playing in 130 games, scoring 171 points (94 goals and 77 assists).Seftel began the 1985-86 season with the Kingston Canadians of the Ontario Hockey League.He played for the Canadians from 1985 to 1988, playing in 162 games, scoring 166 points (64 goals and 102 assists).