Attack Mom’s Weekend: A Watson Construction Photo Report

It’s a familiar refrain from me by now, but when I walked into the Bayshore four season’s ago, I had no idea I was going to make some of the best friends of my life there. The very first person I met was Kim Burroughs (aka Ethan Burroughs mom) and to this day we stay in touch even though Ethan’s time in the OHL ended two years ago. In Ethan’s final year, Kim saw that some of the other OHL teams had special games or weekends to celebrate the player’s moms. She worked with the Attack to create the first ever mom’s weekend. In a long season of non-stop work for the boys, mom’s weekend has become a beacon of light for this team. Win or lose, for one special weekend, the moms are there for the boys, just as they have been since their minor hockey days. This weekend is also a chance for the moms to get to know each other better, to share stories of their journey to this point and to share ideas and advice about what comes next for their boys. I am lucky to have called some of these moms friends over the last four years and I am grateful to stay in touch with many of them after their boys have moved on. I am still waiting for the day that one of these boys hits the ice in the NHL and when that day comes I will know that I had the joy of capturing memories for their families along the way.

Cheers to this season’s moms who worked hard to pull this year’s celebration off. You are all rock stars.

A printed sign on a black background that reads 'RESERVED ATTACK PLAYER MOMS' in bold black letters.
A group of women in red hoodies celebrating indoors, holding beverages and smiling. The room is decorated with sports memorabilia, including jerseys and framed photos.
The mom’s before reading the lineup
A group of people wearing red attire conversing inside the Owen Sound Education Room, with the room's logo and design visible on the walls.
Education room/staging area
A group of women wearing matching red hoodies posing together in a sports-themed room with a red carpet and memorabilia on the walls.
A person wearing a red hoodie with 'Brunswick Soccer Club' on the back enters through a red door, with the phrase 'ATTACK THE DAY' visible on the wall above.
A group of women in red sweatshirts are engaging in a celebratory moment in a hockey locker room, while players in gear sit along the benches.
Andrea Crawford leads the
high five train
A group of women in red jackets interacting with youth hockey players in a locker room, with players sitting in full gear and engaging with the women.
Kerri Bennett
A woman sitting on a bench tying the laces of a white ice skate while wearing a red hoodie and jeans.
Brooke Arnette lacing up
A woman sitting on a bench, putting on ice hockey skates while smiling. She is wearing a gray hoodie and black pants, with a red and black checkered Roots tote bag beside her.
OG Kim Burroughs
A woman sits on a bench tying her ice skates while a second woman smiles in the background, both in a locker room setting.
Jake’s mom
A group of women in red clothing interacting and shaking hands with a young male hockey player in a locker room setting. The player is wearing a black and red hockey uniform with 'Owen Sound' on it. The locker room has wooden lockers and hockey gear visible in the background.
Mother/son high fives for Shanna and Mason Wray
A young man in an Owen Sound hockey jersey poses with a woman wearing a red hoodie and baseball cap, both on an ice rink. They are smiling and wearing ice skates.
Wesley Royston and mom Katie
A young man in a hockey jersey with the name 'Wray' and the number '22' stands on ice wearing skates, talking closely to a woman in a black puffer coat.
A young man wearing a hockey jersey and skates is being assisted on the ice by a woman dressed in casual attire. The scene takes place in an ice rink with red seating in the background.
Julian Brown and his mom Karen
A woman and a young man pose for a photo on ice skates at an ice rink, with the man wearing a red and black hockey jersey featuring a bear logo.
Matt Koprowski and his mom Samantha
A young hockey player in an Owen Sound jersey walks on the ice holding hands with a woman, while children in hockey gear skate nearby.
Elliott and mom Brooke
A junior hockey player wearing a black and red uniform interacts with fans as he enters the rink, while a second player stands beside him. Several fans, dressed in matching red outfits, cheer and reach out towards the players.
Tristan finds his
mom, Meghan in the tunnel
A young man in a hockey uniform assists a woman on the ice rink while ice skating. Both are smiling and appear to be enjoying the moment.
Easton Mikus giving his mom
Jen a little support
Four people on ice skates posing together at an ice rink. Two young men in hockey jerseys, one in black and red with the number 19 and the other in red with the number 16. A woman in a pink top is standing between them, and another woman in a black coat is beside her.
The Royston/Crawford crew
A woman in a black coat and a winter hat poses affectionately with a young man wearing a black and red hockey jersey on an ice rink. Both are wearing skates, surrounded by other skaters.
Melissa and son Blake Munnings
A person wearing a red sweatshirt and jeans walks towards a doorway marked with the phrase 'ATTACK THE DAY.'
Group photo of hockey players and supporters on an ice rink, wearing team jerseys and sweaters, with red stadium seating in the background.
Love for all he boys
A young man in a hockey jersey embraces a woman wearing a red hoodie that says 'Rinkside Social Club' while they are in an ice rink setting.
Goodbye hugs
Close-up of a red hoodie with the text 'RINKSIDE SOCIAL CLUB mom's weekend 2023' printed in large white font on the back.
Mom’s weekend swag

Thanks to Watson Construction Ltd. for sponsoring this season’s photo reports. Watson Construction specializes in custom residential framing and general contracting, with a focus on delivering reliable service and top-quality craftsmanship. Whether it’s a new build, an addition, or a major renovation, their team is committed to creating homes that stand the test of time. You can contact Matt by phone at 519-377-4924, by email at Mattwwatson@outlook.com or by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Watsonconstruction

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One thought on “Attack Mom’s Weekend: A Watson Construction Photo Report”

  1. I truly enjoyed when the Mom weekend happened again. What a way to give a personal touch to the boys on the team. It’s a part of what makes Owen Sound Attack one big family. ❤️

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