Oilers fan keeps Stanley Cup memories alive with replica [Video]

Like many Oilers fans, Shane Osepchuk has fond memories of the 1980s and 1990s teams that won the Stanley Cup. Unlike most fans, he was a part of those Stanley Cup celebrations.

Osepchuk’s father, Dwayne, was a member of the Oilers’ equipment personnel. He was in the dressing room with Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier and worked hand in hand with Edmonton’s beloved Joey Moss. He also brought Lord Stanley home after the 1988 and 1990 celebrations.

Shane Osepchuk, left, holds the Stanley Cup with his father Dwayne, who worked on the Edmonton Oilers’ equipment team during the 1980s and 1990s, including when the team won the cup in 1988 and 1990. (Credit: Shane Osepchuk)

Osepchuk says he didn’t know how lucky he was to have that experience as a teen.

“As a kid going to games in the ‘80s, all the people used to say to me, ‘You’re a …