1423: A flashback photo report: Sponsored by Watson Construction

Bear Down 1423. That’s the slogan this year’s Owen Sound Attack roster have hitched their wagon to for the 2026 playoffs. While it’s not their burden to bear (or bare), Attack fans have waited for a long time to see a playoff win from their team and this collection of players and staff have decided it’s their goal to restart that clock and add a playoff win to their record. Will they strive for more than one win? Of course, but this tangible goal is a good place to start. As we’ve seen time and time again this season, this team is capable of a lot when they put their mind to it. They can play some great hockey and it seems the bigger the challenge, the better they play.

1423 days ago on May 3, 2022, I was at the Bayshore when Nick Chenard recorded a playoff shutout win for the Attack over the Flint Firebirds. I had just begun to photograph the Owen Sound Attack near the conclusion of that season. If I wasn’t hooked before those playoff games, I certainly was after. The atmosphere was electric, as it often is at the Bayshore, and the team featured a young Assistant Captain Colby Barlow playing under the guidance of Captain Mark Wooley. Nick Chenard was between the pipes with Corbin Votary as backup. The power trio of Deni Goure, Ethan Burroughs and Cedric Guindon were a key part of the lineup.

Enjoy these photos from the vault. I’m glad to say that not only has my photography improved vastly since 2022 (thankfully) but thanks to the upgraded lighting, new photography holes and improved overall look of the Bayshore, this year’s playoff photos will be far better than this. I’m looking forward to this chapter for the boys, the city and the team.

A hockey player celebrating a goal, wearing a red jersey with the name 'Woolley' and the number 28, with fans cheering in the background.
Two hockey players in red jerseys celebrate on the ice, one wearing the number 28 and the other wearing number 31, with the name 'Chenard' on the back.
Five hockey players in red jerseys celebrating a goal in an ice hockey arena.
A group of young hockey players in red jerseys celebrating on the ice rink after a game, with fans cheering in the background.
A smiling hockey player wearing a red jersey with 'Owen Sound' displayed, standing in a hallway with a caution sign in the background.
A group of hockey players in red uniforms celebrating a victory on the ice rink, with one player in goalie gear embraced by teammates.
Hockey player in a red jersey with 'Owen Sound' on it, walking through a tunnel with fans reaching out to high-five.
A young boy with long hair and a red headband stands wearing an orange hoodie with the 'Owen Sound' logo, looking focused and engaged.
Young male hockey player in a red jersey and towel around his neck, smiling during an interview with a microphone in hand, surrounded by fans.
A hockey game in progress, featuring players in red jerseys, one player skating with the puck and another player closely following behind. An opposing player in an orange and white jersey is also visible in the background.
A hockey player in a red jersey with 'Owen Sound' on it, celebrating as he enters the rink, surrounded by teammates and fans.
Hockey players celebrating after scoring a goal, with one player raising his stick in triumph.
Two hockey players celebrating a goal on the ice, wearing red jerseys with black pants and helmets, with fans visible in the background.
Goalie wearing a red hockey jersey with the name 'Chenard' and the number 31, standing on the ice rink with hockey equipment.

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