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";s:4:"text";s:22095:"we got to know about this through the news posted across social medias earlier today. Joey Moss, the most famous person in the hockey world who never played hockey, became an unlikely sports legend with his upbeat attitude, work ethic and sense of humour. For every start of a journey, there must be an end. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. He made people happy and gave hope to parents of kids with a mental disability with what he did.”. We aim to have all comments reviewed in a timely manner. Joey Moss, long-time fixture in Edmonton Oilers dressing room, dies at 57, Oil King: Joey Moss, Wayne Gretzky and the most remarkable relationship in all of sports. Former forward Kelly Buchberger said he'll miss the positive vibes Moss brought to the dressing room. Another time, players got together and bought him a replica of a WWE championship belt. Joey Moss Obituary – Death | Dead – Passed Away. 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The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. Moss became a full-time employee in 1984-85, according to the Oilers. The Canadian Press. It was a great introduction to be prepared for the unexpected. I first met Joey Moss in the summer of 2001 while covering the Edmonton Football Team. Like others with the condition, he had eyes the shape of almonds, and his frame was small. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Mr. Moss is introduced during the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Reunion at Rexall Place on Oct. 10, 2014 in Edmonton. © Copyright 2021 The Globe and Mail Inc. All rights reserved. He was 57. Two of the team’s toughest guys over the years -- Dave Semenko and Georges Laraque -- would play wrestle with him on the dressing room floor. Reaction from across Edmonton and the hockey world is pouring in for beloved local sports figure Joey Moss. Enter Search Term. He was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2015, according to a statement posted online on October 26. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. A locker-room attendant across parts of four decades, he spent more time around the Edmonton Oilers than almost anyone in the NHL club’s history. Mr. Moss died Monday in an Edmonton hospital at 57 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Avoid the use of toxic and offensive language. . All rights reserved. Joey Moss Death / Obituary | Joey Moss Cause Of Death - Singer Vikki Moss Brother Died - Dead - Edmonton Oilers Star Dies | Passed Away - Click to read and leave tribute. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Follow topics and authors relevant to your reading interests. He loved hamburgers so much that the training staff once put him on a diet. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Moss. Full Disclaimer. “I hope my little boy can be an inspiration like you,” she said. Moss joined Edmonton in the 1982-83 season in a part-time capacity, according to former center Wayne Gretzky, who recommended him for the position. 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He was beloved throughout the Oilers organization and fans considered him as much a part of the team as star players such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Connor McDavid. Moss, who was born with Down syndrome, also worked with the Edmonton Football Team of the Canadian Football League. Comments that violate our community guidelines will not be posted. We will miss you Mosser -- a true champion. He held a similar position with the city’s CFL club since 1986. In 2015, Mr. Moss was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, honouring his contributions and dedication to both the Oilers, as well as the Edmonton Football Team in the Canadian Football League. Joey was a lifer.”. Mr. Moss, who had Down syndrome, was an inspiration to people with developmental disabilities for his high-profile involvement with the city’s two major professional sports teams. He was 57. He bonded with players and staff over the years and often stayed at their houses overnight. Joey Moss Cause of Death | Passed Away | Obituary | Died | Funeral Plans – The family of Joey Moss has announced the Death of their beloved one. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. Moss was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. He … Edmonton Oilers locker-room attendant Joey Moss on the Oilers’ bench at Rogers Place in Edmonton, on April 28, 2017. Information about the death of the deceased was released across social media on October 27, 2020. Longtime Oilers locker room attendant Joey Moss dies | NHL.com “He is the soul of the @EdmontonOilers. No cause of death was given. EDMONTON - Joey Moss — a legendary locker-room attendant for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and CFL's Edmonton Football Team — has died. Kevin Lowe, a former Oilers defenseman, coach and general manager, said Moss sparked an increasing awareness and inclusivity through his seasons around the team. Moss, 57, died on Monday afternoon.He was a … Audio for this article is not available at this time. Joey's legacy is not only in the locker room but throughout all of Oil Country. EDMONTON — Joey Moss — a legendary locker-room attendant for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and CFL's Edmonton Football Team — has died. ", Tweet from @EdmontonOilers: The #Oilers organization is extremely saddened by the passing of our dear friend & colleague, the legendary Joey Moss.Once an Oiler, always an Oiler.RIP, Joey. Along with singing and dancing, professional wrestling was one of Mr. Moss’s biggest passions. If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to, To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. He sang La Bamba at the team’s Christmas parties and blew kisses to everyone gathered. Also available in French and Mandarin. “There was nothing like coming off the ice after a huge win to a Joey Moss high-five on the bench,” said Cam Talbot, the team’s former goaltender. “In other words, he was a giant despite his small stature.”. In 2017, the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society and the Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers honoured him at their annual meetings. "As the years went on, we realized the outpouring of respect that he had from people and particularly in the Down syndrome world, people recognized him and so many people would stop us on the streets and sent cards and letters saying what Joey had represented to their family, that they had a member with Down syndrome and it meant so much," Lowe said Tuesday. Buchberger was Oilers captain from 1995-99. This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Joey Moss, locker room attendant for the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimos, poses for a photo with long-time friend Wayne Gretzky in a file photo from Aug. 27, 1989. To entertain them, Mr. Moss would wear it on occasion as he tidied up the dressing room. On Sunday, Lyle Kulchisky, the Oilers' long-time equipment manager, visited Mr. Moss in the hospital to say goodbye. "Joey was an amazing person whose true passion and dedication to the Oilers organization, players and love of the game touched countless members of the hockey community. Already people are suggesting that the Oilers rename the community rink attached to their home arena, Rogers Place, after him. . Several current players, including center Connor McDavid, and alumni have flooded social media to honor Moss. Please log in to listen to this story. He was never out of place. Social media has been flooded with condolence messages from clubs and players around the league, as well as the National Hockey League Players' Association and the NHL Alumni Association. With his razor-sharp eye, Tom compassionately chronicled the inspirational achievements of Joe Moss, an … Growing up in Ontario in the 1960s, Mr. Gretzky had an aunt with Down syndrome. After a brave battle with glioblastoma, Stephen passed away peacefully with his family by his side. October 26, 2020 06:15 PM. The Edmonton Football Team confirmed the death on Monday by saying the city has lost a "hero." He will be missed but not forgotten. “I’m not sure we will even understand the impact he had,” Mr. Gretzky said. I'm a print subscriber, link to my account, Read more about following topics and authors. He worked at a bottle depot in Edmonton, and Mr. Gretzky would often see him outside waiting for a bus to take him to work, even when it was 40 below. He was 57. His love for life always brought a smile to anyone who met him. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, please forward it to letters@globeandmail.com. “I thought there has to be something we could do to make life more comfortable for him.”. Janet & I are saddened to learn about the passing of Joey Moss. It was my first year working in media, and it was Joey’s 16th with the Green and Gold. He formed bonds with Edmonton players and others in the NHL during his tenure. "There was no question about it. Afterward, a woman approached with her one-year-old cradled in her arms and asked for his autograph. EDMONTON — Joey Moss — a legendary locker-room attendant for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and CFL's Edmonton Football Team — has died. At the time, children with the chromosomal disorder were often placed in institutions. Mr. Sather told the Oilers captain to bring him in, and Mr. Moss was assigned to keep the dressing room clean, help with laundry, fill water bottles and hand out towels. We hope to have this fixed soon. Legend has it that Joey Moss’s love for the Edmonton Oilers ran so deep that he cried for most of a week after he heard that nation-stopping news … He was one of about 45,000 Canadians with Down syndrome. Edmonton sports legend Joey Moss has died at the age of 57. “He went out of his way to make others feel great. The Moss family soon experienced a change of fate, when a young hockey player became taken with Joey's older sister, Vikki Moss. "As time rolled along, we realized Joey was a bigger piece of the overall puzzle in terms of what's going on in the world, not just in our own little world.". Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. "Wayne coming into our lives was a game-changer," said Stephen. Joey Balondo Moss 17 June, 1989 – 10 August, 2019 Joey Balondo Moss was born on 17 June, 1989 and passed away on 10 August, 2019. https://www.sootoday.com/global-news/edmonton-sports-legend- "On behalf of all the players who had the honor to get to know him, we are so saddened to hear the news of Joey's passing," said Gretzky, now an Oilers alternate governor. That means: If you do not see your comment posted immediately, it is being reviewed by the moderation team and may appear shortly, generally within an hour. Memories of Joey will continue to inspire me.”. . Click here to subscribe. “He showed Edmonton and the world that everyone has something to offer on any team.”. All Rights Reserved. Known for his sunny disposition, he bellowed out the words of O Canada from his seat behind the bench at home games and had an enduring relationship with Mr. Gretzky. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. https://oilersnation.com/2020/10/26/edmonton-oilers-sports-legend- “Before I left, I said, ‘Joey, thank you for making me a better person,’ ” Mr. Kulchisky said. We aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate. “I never even thought about it,” Mr. Gretzky said. All Rights Reserved. His death came to our notice on October 28, 2020. At a Canadian Down Syndrome Society conference in 2015, Mr. Moss served as the ambassador, according to his late brother. "He made our lives better. Legendary Edmonton locker-room attendant Joey Moss dies at 57. Wayne Gretzky lost a long-time friend with the death of Edmonton Oilers locker-room attendant Joey Moss on Monday. At times, he even lived with Mr. Gretzky. Mr. Gretzky was 20 and Mr. Moss was 17 when they met. Not only was Joey a fixture in the Edmonton dressing room, he was someone I truly considered a friend. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue à LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Добро пожаловать на NHL.com, официальный сайт Национальной хоккейной лиги, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Välkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vítejte na NHL.com, oficiálních stránkách National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficiálnych stránkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. They are known as Joey’s Homes. Lowe, who is now also an Oilers alternate governor, said they will make an announcement in the coming weeks about a tribute. The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020. Moss, who was born with Down syndrome, worked as a locker room attendant with the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Football Team for decades. In lieu of flowers, his family has asked for donations to the Winnifred Stewart Association, an organization that helps individuals with developmental disabilities. The time we spent with Joey, we learned something from him.". “That is what he did.”. “As a team, we made people happy by winning championships. I’ll remember him singing the anthem with pride, getting fired up about wrestling, and always asking if I combed my hair with a pork chop.”. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2021. He was part of the Oilers family, but he was more than that; he was like a brother to all of us as players. pic.twitter.com/KJSkN9oO9W. Visitation will be held on August 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm at Glen Abby Mortuary's, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, California. He truly was a legend and will be greatly missed.”. His journey has sadly come … Wayne Gretzky, left, holds up a banner bearing his number during a jersey retirement ceremony with Joey Mos in Edmonton on Firday, October 1, 1999. UPDATED: Read our community guidelines here. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Former Oilers Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr, Jari Kurri, Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier along with Mr. Moss during the closing ceremonies at Rexall Place in Edmonton on April 6, 2016. Tom has known the Moss family for years. He was 57. Joey Moss worked in the dressing room at the beginning of the 2019-20 season, but did not return when the pandemic-interrupted season restarted this summer. “Joey was funny, smart, personable, hard working and in possession of a big heart that put a smile on everyone’s faces," he wrote. “When I met Joey I was very comfortable and understood his mindset because I had kind of grown up with it," Mr. Gretzky said. “He always found a way to put a smile on our faces and remind us what was really important,” Dallas Eakins, who once coached the Oilers, said on Twitter. Joseph (Joey) Neil Moss was born with Down syndrome at the General Hospital in Edmonton on Sept. 25, 1963, as number 12 of 13 children. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Moss was born in 1963 with Down Syndrome, the 12th of 13 children to Lloyd and Sophie Moss. We encourage you to review it carefully. The 12th of 13 children, Mr. Moss began working for the Oilers part-time in 1982 and came on full-time in 1984. The Great One met him in 1980 when he was dating Mr. Moss’s sister, Vikki, and helped him land the clubhouse duties. "On behalf of the entire Oilers organization, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the Moss family and Joey's many friends in our community and across North America," Oilers equipment manager Jeff Lang said. Mr. Gretzky said he never worried that Mr. Moss would not be well taken care of when he was traded from Edmonton to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988. Others say his name should be placed on a banner and lifted to the rafters to join banners honouring Mr. Gretzky and other Edmonton icons. It wasn’t just us that made his life better.”. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Joey Moss. “They would trade me before Joey. "He fit in right from the beginning. Mr. Moss lived at an assisted-living facility in Edmonton. Read our. He will be forever remembered for the amazing impact he has made on so many people along the way. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen John Moss of Edmonton, AB on June 16, 2019 at the age of 50. “Heartbreaking to hear about Joey Moss passing away,” Andrew Ference, the team’s former captain, said on Twitter. Joey Moss Death – Dead : A great loss was made known to InsideEko. His late brother, Stephen, looked after him before his death in June, 2019, from glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer. He had been afflicted with Alzheimer’s for three years. Send Flowers Add a Memory Share Obituary “When I saw that, it didn’t make a lot of sense to me,” Mr. Gretzky said Wednesday. Peter Pocklington, who owned the Oilers from 1976 until 1998, sent condolences in an e-mail on Tuesday. Joey Moss Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. Mr. Gretzky’s grandmother would not hear of it and brought his father’s sister to live with them. Readers can also interact with The Globe on Facebook and Twitter . “He was just a special young man,” Mr. Gretzky said Wednesday during a video call with journalists. Mr. Moss, Wayne Gretzky's greatest fan, presents him with a banner bearing his number during a jersey retirement ceremony at Skyreach Centre in Edmonton on Oct. 1, 1999. Joey Moss has passed away. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. He functioned well despite having an intellectual disability. As a 50th birthday present, the Oilers gave him tickets to a WrestleMania event at the Superdome in New Orleans and paid his expenses. 2020 by CBC.CA. Training camp was at the Edmonton Garrison, instead of the regular Concordia College, and head coach Don Matthews was fired a few weeks into training camp. 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