Wayne Gretzky Remembers Oilers Legend Joey Moss, Knows Alberta Will Honour Him The Right Way

[@Nova_Scotia_Adventurer]

Put him in the Hall of Fame . Biggest fan ever. Hes earned it,and deserves it . Rest In Peace.

[@waynejohanson1083]

If he made it to heaven, he is in God's hall of fame.

[@daveyboy_]

Lol HOF.

[@xZo3ii]

He is in the Hockey Hall of fame in Alberta

[@709mash]

Here here!

[@burgzbb558]

Alberta sports hall of fame, not hockey hall of fame.

[@cvs7532]

Amazing how down to earth and humble Wayne is. This is the GOAT of Hockey and he remembers every person regardless how small their role was... R.i.P Joey

[@709mash]

His memory is insanely good. RIP Joey. What a legend.

[@birdiec]

Man this hits hard. Gretzkys a REAL leader, you can just tell. RIP Joey.

[@vinniedisco7]

RIP Joey, you were a big part of the lives of all us 80's kids.

[@stevehickey9826]

The site of him singing the anthem before the game was really inspiring. The guy put his heart into it. RIP Joey Moss. A legend

[@squids3457]

You will all ways be remembered joey❤️🙏

[@lalama741]

Just listening to the stories about Joey makes you think how much the organization loved him......Heaven just received an Angel...R.I.P buddy!

[@samsquanch5916]

Wayne should just be the ambassador for all of human kind. Every answer is so well articulated and thought out, and comes straight from his heart - aka a very loving place. Mario Lemieux will always be my favourite hockey player. But Wayne Gretzky is my favourite Canadian. Truly proud to say that hes one of ours.

[@AngPontello]

Thanks Wayne, you are so absolutely correct, he touched our lives in a special way. God Bless..

[@Mattoilers97]

RIP Moss wish I had the chance to meet you

[@victorprimeau6432]

The Real reason that EDMONTON is the City of Champions. And Joey was a Champ . Thank you Wayne you are the Greatest for so many reasons.

[@rainmanadmiral2808]

I watched the other special to and the one hockey player said it best. Someone talked to him saying what a good thing to happen for Joey to work with the Oilers and he said no it was a good thing for us and the world needs more guys like Joey in it... RIP Joey and Wayne ur just a class act... This is what a goat of a sport should be like as a ambassador of their sport.

[@larryherdman6579]

Wayne has always been a classy guy.

[@dwaynegalvin8799]

Condolences to the Moss family and friends, but also the members of the Oilers and Eskimos who through acceptance furthered the betterment of humanity!🙏❤✌

[@CaptainFantastik1]

That's a wonderful point about his impact on parents of kids like Joey.

[@atelierarbwa1086]

The NHL should find a way to induct him in the Hall of Fame. What he did is exceptional and inspirational and he deserve to be recognized as a role model. I have a family member with this challenge and they need to know about this great human being, we all do.

[@AchillesUltra]

It’s great that he is remembered and acknowledged for his contributions to the team. Why does that need to include an induction into the HHoF? I understand your sentiment but I don’t think that idea makes a lot of sense.

[@gadgetgangster]

It's not just contributions to the team but also to the hockey community he's helped and inspired a lot of other kids with Down syndrome. He should be inducted in the builder catigory of the HHOF like Willie O'Ree

[@SgtBigCactus]

@@gadgetgangster Not to downplay what this guy has done for the Oilers fan base, and people with similar disabilities, but you cannot seriously compare him to Willie O’Ree.

[@AJR-zg2py]

Hmm... maybe create a special category besides Player and Builder? Maybe Ambassador or something? Joey Moss would be the perfect first inductee in this category! If not, then he definitely deserves a permanent exhibit in the HHoF. Along with other "ambassadors" like Len "Kroppy" Kropioski for the Jets.

[@atelierarbwa1086]

@@AchillesUltra I understand your point and maybe “inductee” is a little too much. AJR mentioned the idea to create another category, like “ambassador” or something like that or maybe a permanent exhibit. Maybe that would be more fitting.

[@aquarian7]

Credit to Wayne for giving Joey this amazing opportunity. Joey likely lived his best life as a result.

[@Kenji917]

"When I remember Joey, I’ll think about how we believed all along that we were doing all these things to enrich his life….. but the truth is that he was enriching ours. Joey made everyone who spent time with him a better person" - sam gagner. that really hit home.

[@davidlalas]

RIP Moss and hockey is so SO SO SO lucky to have a living legend and ambassador like Mr. Gretzky.

[@709mash]

Such a Legend! People like Joey make people's lives better. RIP.

[@tvheadweirdcorelove]

Joey Always Loved ♥

[@MichaelBrown-pq7li]

You are first class Wayne!

[@rayantar9180]

You're still an absolute CLASS ACT Wayne!! No doubt you had a huge impact on the quality of life he had!!

[@byst33]

Holy crap, thanks for this perspective. RIP to a legend and a great person.

[@cwlong4925]

Wonderful story - how Joey overcame his challenges, truly touched so many great athletes and set an example for what was possible.

[@keepers7768]

You know who has class. The Great One !

[@maldwynturner1930]

First class all the way. Joey, Gretz and the team all fine human beings and role models for the world.

[@victornewman508]

#99, the best player ever to play the game, and off the ice , a true class act. What a privilege it was to watch him throughout his career.

[@robertkirchner3637]

Nice sincere comments Wayne. I know they are genuine, as I remember you both together through the decades. God Bless to Joey's Family and friends.

[@williammorewood1625]

There was 99 comments coincidentally on here just before I added mine. I remember the old commercials with Joey and Wayne. What a class act Joey and Wayne. He will be remembered as a true legend. R.I.P Joey, thank you for inspiring so many people.

[@MuIIigan]

Good lord Wayne Gretzky is the greatest ambassador the hockey world has and will ever have. These stories of Joey made me tear up and I never even met the guy

[@garyvalk4pm672]

Joey is an icon. Great interview

[@studdedsail7126]

Everything Wayne touched turned to gold.

[@firstlast7719]

Wow, I am very sad. Takes me back in time. Met Walter at the Brantford tourney. Total class. RIP Joey. Thank you Wayne for being a good friend and opening the doors to people like Joey.

[@garycavanagh880]

Thanks Wayne for giving Joey a chance, you are one of a kind, I just wish there were more people like you out there, especially now. Thank you.

[@popeluigi]

Glen Sather was a real pioneer of inclusiveness back in the 80's. Not only did he bring Joey in, he also offered a job to a student at the time, who had cerebral palsy. I read the article he wrote about meeting Sather and how he didn't take him seriously when the job was offered. It makes me proud to know Sather's greatness has a completely different dimension to it like that As for how to honor Joey? Rename the downtown community arena the Joey Moss Arena, raise a banner to the roof of rogers to honor him, and make a statue of him singing the anthems

[@kellythornton9081]

You have to put his name up in the rafters along side the Oiler greats because he was one of the greats. Not just to the Oilers but to the city of Edmonton. We are so proud of him just like the players from Wayne all the way to Mcdavid and everyone in between.

[@jeffnickel4648]

Great words. Farewell Joey

[@raymorley8241]

You are a great guy Wayne. Thanks for being Joeys pal.

[@4168852364]

Spoken from a true superstar and mentor .

[@newvintage1554]

Joey Moss Cup this year will be special and please continue this to inspirations of bringing Stanley Cup home

[@pamela6155]

Thank you so much for your memories of Joey! What a special man and you are special too for taking the time to remember one so special. No wonder Edmonton loves you so much!! (I came from America, but have been here long enough to know that you are a legend!)

[@seinsmeld13]

Thank you Wayne for your kind words.

[@raybazan-lindsay197]

Great words from the great one !!!!

[@canuck_gamer3359]

As a person living with a disability I very much appreciate Wayne Gretzky's grace and kindness. The challenge we face right now is that we are raising generations of children who are taught to respect a given group based on political sensitivities. Depending on the group's political influence, we essentially become afraid to offend them. We have lived through examples of this in particular with the LTGB movements and more recently with African Americans. My opinion is that we would be wiser and we would have more success if we raised the bar and challenged ourselves to respect one another on a universal scale, regardless of the things that inevitably make us different from one another. I have raised my two sons to be respectful and polite to everyone, not just this group or that minority. It's my feeling that we won't ever truly advance as a society until we learn to treat everyone equally period. We have to start thinking of everyone being a "person" and all persons deserve our respect.

[@canuck_gamer3359]

@pippin1962 Thanks :)

[@0neChecker]

This is a news in Finland too www.is.fi/nhl/art-2000006701502.html . He is widely remembered. I never new him personally, but he was part of our hockey family and a great personality. My condolences to family and friends.

[@709mash]

Respect, Finland. The world needs more Joey's.

[@OldWurlitzerMusic]

my condolences . great to know more about joey , always remember seeing him on tv/ durring the 80's oilers games

[@kevinmanning4880]

What a wonderful life story, so grateful to grow up watching the Edmonton Oilers join the NHL and take the world by storm. Joey is the epitome of that energy. A statue would be a good idea.

[@marklauzon681]

Fly Joey.....🙏🌎❤😇

[@noodlehammerfx659]

Joey Moss. Hockey hall of fame.

[@waynejohanson1083]

Fans do not go into the hall of fame.

[@cg5471]

One of my favorite stories in all of sports. Couldn't write a better script if you tried. Testament to everything we want hockey & canada to be.

[@Lawomenshoops]

SI wrote a story about Gretzky and included a few paragraphs about Moss. I guess he was the brother of the woman Gretzky was dating at the time. The writer, made it clear that while Gretzky may have helped Moss get the job, Moss himself earned his keep by working his ass off! RIP Joey!

[@waynejohanson1083]

He was dating Vicky Moss

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Hall of famer RIP JOEY ❤

[@Bobandy420]

Love you Wayne

[@Rosewood185]

Awesome 👏 ❤️

[@davegrier523]

Mr. J. Moss. HHOF 2022

[@robertr.2060]

RIP Joey. You will be missed.

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

Respect

[@scvff]

Joey belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame !!!

[@waynejohanson1083]

no he does not. Just because you are a great fan of the game and pass away does not mean you should be in the hall of fame.

[@thingsilike7341]

As a guy that works in the disability world Joey really is a legend.

[@Jb14puck]

RIP Joey moss

[@gsgamingchannel9257]

Gotta love hockey

[@brennenbjorgan1867]

I miss Joey

[@jasonbrophy7921]

A True Canadian!Rip Joe

[@gregorymcgilvray2995]

This totally confirms that Wayne Gretzky is, besides being the greatest hockey player in NHL history is even a greater human being, a class act, always a down to earth and super nice guy and a real gentlemen which is in such short supply in this horrid uncivilized society that exists today.

[@coreylynch31]

Definitely that man needs a banner!

[@BradyReview]

Got the video 1 second after it came out!

[@67oilmann]

Class Act!

[@howdyahworkthisthing1520]

HHOF as the “best fan ever”. RIP Joey.

[@kalemacpherson2270]

Once an Oiler Always an Oiler, RIP Joey

[@exile220ify]

We here in Calgary were raised to hate the Oilers and the Eskimos. But we all loved Joey. We miss him dearly.

[@davidsmith9873]

come on just one more time......................................GRETSKYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aarondodson7776]

Who thumbs down this..

[@aubreyaragon988]

😥 😥 😥

[@aubreyaragon988]

I want to say Special Needs people. Is more appropriate. Everyone's challenge are unique. Joey Moss will be missed my condolences goes to his family, Oilers team, and organization, and the rest of the Edmonton Community.

[@corypearson5227]

He should revive the order of Canada for the work he has done for the community and the kids coast to coast ...

[@LittleNicky558]

I want a statue, a banner, his name in the rafters, and his name in the hall of fame. Cant do enough to honor this guy.

[@boydweir6026]

RIp Joey Moss

[@GadnukBoW]

I didn't know Alberta was a city, Sportsnet.

[@dw-nb2zh]

Who TF can down vote this? I hated the OIlers back in the 80s, but this is a special story.

[@peterhaslock7347]

Really curious about the 4 people who disliked this?

[@danny7954]

Did you comb your your hair with a pork chop? Rip Joey. You taught many of us.

[@dopeboygangsta]

how did joey die?

[@zahven]

ok I don't mean to nit pick/offend anyone but how is down syndrome not the proper terminology?

[@reubination]

Wrong time and place friend to be nit picking. If you wouldn’t talk about it in a face to face environment, then don’t do it hear.

[@jakebeneski1977]

@@reubination I think it’s ok to ask questions man in a respectful way