OWEN SOUND - The Owen Sound Attack celebrated their OHL championship with their home city -- and along the highway home from Mississauga through Grey Bruce county.
Owen Sound won its first league title with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over Mississauga St. Michael's Majors on Sunday.
The city quickly organized a parade and celebration for the team as they made their way home with the J. Ross Robertson trophy.
But before the team bus arrived in Owen Sound, they were greeted by fans with signs and Attack jerseys in Dundalk, Markdale, Berkeley, Holland Centre and Chatsworth.
Once home, thousands of fans lined the streets as the team bus made its way to the Bayshore Community Centre, following a police and fire escort.
Close to 3,000 fans packed the home rink and cheered the team Sunday night.
Mayor Deb Haswell organized the parade with city officials as soon as she heard the Attack won the OHL title. She thinks back to 2000 when council voted to help keep the team in the city and says the championship shows they made the right decision.
Attack Pak Fan Club president Helen Lewis, who is celebrating a birthday today, says she was awestruck at the community spirit as fans welcomed the team home.
Attack star Joey Hishon says the fan support at the game and then after the victory is something he is never going to forget.
Bob Severs, one of the Attack owners, believes the fan support is one of the reasons why Owen Sound won the championship in Game 7.
He says the ownership group is still stunned and delighted with the victory.
The Attack will play in the Memorial Cup, which starts Friday in Mississauga, as OHL champions.
