[Captaincanada80]

Boring hockey game and saw this thread pop up.

I've had a very fortunate childhood and will share a story or two.

So, as some know on here I come from the Moss family in Edmonton. My aunt dated Gretzky for many years and Uncle Joey is still kicking it with the Oilers. Unfortunately, most of my experiences with Wayne and the Oilers were when I was too small to remember. My parents and extended family often share stories which just blow your mind.

Wayne would still come over to my aunts house for dinners on the night before a game. Getting into my teenage years, adults would chit chat over diner but being so young me and my cousins would go play hockey down in the basement. Wayne would always excuse himself and come play with us kiddies. I remember a few times catching him on the shins. oops

Another time when we were a bit older, lets say 16. Wayne always put in some one on one time with us kids. He asks my cousin...
" Hey Adam, hows it going with the ladies"

my cousin responds "not bad, there's one girl i like from school but I don't think shes not interested"

Wayne was like " that's BS, give her a call and invite her over"

Cousin Adam was like "no way, too nervous"

Wayne responds with "Give me your phone, whats her number?"

Proceeds to call up this girl for my cousin...."She answer and asks who's this?"

"Wayne"

"Wayne who?"

"Gretzky, my friend Adam here wants you to come over and join us for diner

So cautiously makes her way over. Wayne answers the door, gives her a hug, makes her feel right at home. Fast forward my cousin ends up dating a chick way outta his league for like 6 months

I know this is a Flames board and might not be the most popular player, However i can honestly say classiest human I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Always found time for everyone who attended these get together's.