Joey Moss: Edmonton’s unsung sports hero has died
Posted October 26, 2020 7:23 pm.
Last Updated October 30, 2020 3:05 pm.
EDMONON (CityNews) – Edmonton Oilers sports legend Joey Moss has died.
Moss, 57, was a staple in the Edmonton community. Starting with the Oilers in 1985 with the backing of Wayne Gretzky.
The Oilers’ organization described Moss has an amazing individual saying in a statement, “Whether he was filling up water bottles, folding towels or vacuuming the dressing room, Moss’ commitment to the Oilers was unmatched as his tenure was longer than that of nearly anyone in the organization.
“Joey’s witty personality and outgoing nature were what made him such a staple. Moss could always be seen on the broadcasts of Oilers games right alongside the tunnel to the dressing room belting the national anthems, too.”
Joey Moss really was the best of this city, working with the passion of a million burning suns for the sports and things he loved and touching too many lives to ever be able to count. #yeg #Yegcc #oilers pic.twitter.com/xNCTqOcKw0
— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) October 26, 2020
Moss also dedicated his love of sports to working with Edmonton’s CFL team during the summer months, before the NHL would return to action.
I can’t do Joey Moss’ resume justice.
But here’s a video from his enshrinement at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame that at least captures some of what this Edmonton pillar provided to our city. #yeg #yegcc #oilers pic.twitter.com/SOhXVVs8s5
— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) October 27, 2020
In 2003, Moss was awarded the NHL’s Seventh Man Award, for his dedication behind-the-scenes with the Oilers. In 2015, he was also inducted into Alberta’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Moss will forever be remembered in Edmonton for nothing holding him back, his amazing personality, spirit, and dedication.
