A man revered for his commitment to the Edmonton sports scene, Joey Moss, 57, has passed away
Moss, born in 1963, was the 12th of 13 children born to Lloyd and Sophie Moss Born with the genetic disease of Down syndrome, a disorder that results in developmental delays and varying intellectual disabilities, has never been never held back
Wayne Gretzky is the one who helped Joey get his start on the Edmonton sports scene Wayne, who was dating Moss’s sister Vikki in 1985, lobbied Glen Sather to give a job at Joey after seeing his hard work at a local bottle depot
Whether he was filling water bottles, folding towels or vacuuming the locker room, Moss’s commitment to the Oilers was second to none as his tenure was longer than almost anyone’s. in the organization
Joey’s witty personality and outgoing nature made him a staple Moss could still be seen on broadcasts of Oilers games right next to the tunnel to the locker room, also surrounding the national anthems
Over the years, Moss has worked hand-in-hand with everyone who has walked through the doors of the Oilers arena As her figure grew in the organization, she too outside
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Moss has become a vital part of what it means to be an Edmontonian – someone who has always come to work and gave their all. His dedication ran equally deep for the Edmonton CFL team, where Moss spent countless hours working a job similar to that of the Oilers
He worked for the CFL team from the opening of training camp in June to mid-August, before heading to the rink to work in the Oilers hall for the hocey season.
In 2003, Moss received the “Seventh Man Award” from the NHL Alumni Association in recognition of his behind-the-scenes work In 2015, he received another major nod as he was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Above all, Moss was loved by everyone in the city of Edmonton One thing is certain: the Oilers’ locker room will never be the same again
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