Janet Gretzky posted a special message to honour Joey Moss following his passing

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On Monday, the sports world lost a legend in Joey Moss.

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. 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/KJSkN9oO9W
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 27, 2020

Joey has been working with the Oilers for decades and has a special relationship with Wayne Gretzky. As the story goes, Gretzky was the one who recommended Moss working as the team's locker room attendant in 1984.

Forever Edmonton.

RIP Joseph Neil Moss. We’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/ChxE3pAKE9
— Oilersnation.com (@OilersNation) October 27, 2020

Janet Gretzky took to Instagram to post a special message to honour Joey following the news of his passing.

Waynes Best Buddy , Joey Moss once a Oiler,always a Oiler , you will always be One . Most of all Joey you were Joy everywhere you stood , I can not think of the Oilers with out thinking of you and all the beautiful memories . You are now back with your Mom and other family and friends in heaven . May you Rest In Peace . Our hearts are with his Family ♥️🙏🏻♥️

A post shared by @ janetgretzky on Oct 27, 2020 at 5:33am PDT

Janet, her husband, and the rest of the hockey world shared heartfelt words on social media.

Here was @hallsy09 and I’s first game back in Edmonton with New Jersey. He was always so happy to see former teammates! Rest In Peace buddy pic.twitter.com/b3I8G1s7rO
— Luke Gazdic (@lukegazdic) October 27, 2020

Someone who could brighten your day with just a smile or a wink. May you rest in peace Joey, you will be missed by so many. pic.twitter.com/ecuxIBiWPU
— Taylor Hall (@hallsy09) October 27, 2020

A man who always gave nothing but his best effort and never complained about anything.. true Hall of Fame caliber locker room attendant, 7th man of @EdmontonOilers dynasty... and what a national anthem singer!

RIP LEGEND JOEY MOSS https://t.co/iyOHcpWM8b
— Esa Tiki Tikkanen (@tikitalk10) October 27, 2020

There was nothing better than coming off the ice after a huge win to a Joey Moss high five on the bench. His energy and passion for the game were infectious and made you want to come to the rink everyday. He truly was a legend and will be greatly missed. #RIPJoeyMoss #Legend pic.twitter.com/CBpiuwyyCX
— Cam Talbot (@ctalbot33) October 27, 2020

(H/T: Janet Gretzky)