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Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith unveils new mask with tribute to Joey Moss
Photo credit: David Arrigo
By Zach Laing
Jan 12, 2021, 12:30 ESTUpdated: Jan 12, 2021, 12:50 EST
Mike Smith has a new mask for the 2020-21 season that features tributes to Grant Fuhr and Joey Moss.
The front of the mask inspired by the same mask work by Fuhr in the ’80’s, while the back features a logo honouring Moss. The mask was designed and painted by artist David Arrigo.
Final Mike Smith @nhl @edmontonoilers teaser with #joeymoss tribute on the backplate
Moss, who has been a massive off-ice figure in the Edmonton sports scene since the 1980’s, died at 57 years old last fall.
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