There are many people who take time out of their busy lives to support the team, whether it's billets, executives, family, friends or just regular supporters.
Flying across half the country isn't an easy thing to do on a whim, but Carter said it wasn't up for debate.
“There really wasn't any planning or gathering to discuss it. It was just asking other people if they wanted to come as well. I think people saw their great performance and there was no hesitation that might have been there. I think all that has gone away. The important thing is that we've had this level of support all season, so I wasn't really surprised by how many people showed up,” she added. .
“It was also nice to be able to enjoy the tourist attractions around Oakville on my day off. I went to see a Blue Jays game with some people, some went to Niagara Falls, and some went to the Hockey Hall of Fame.” There were so many things to do, so it was worth it.”
Some of the fans here haven't been Mustang fans as long as Carter, but they're just as passionate. During games, fans sit in droves wearing Mustang jerseys and waving flags, cheering as loudly as they can. That includes Prince Albert native Dean Fleet and his family, who are supporting his son, playoff MVP Chase Fleet Mohr. The D-man joined the Mustangs this year for his final season in the SJHL.
“When the Mustangs started playing, it was emotional. There are no quitters on this team, and these players have great fans, families, and billets, as well as newcomers who have jumped on the Mustang bandwagon. We're very proud of this group and we're excited to see Chase succeed because of the opportunities that head coach Trevor Blevins and assistant coach Ty Scherger have given him. I'm very proud to see this. This is a very special group of players,” Fleet told northeastNOW from Oakville.
“His goal was to win a championship, and here we are. From the beginning when he joined the Mustangs, this team is made up of an outstanding group of players who have overcome great adversity to get this far.” He said he has a great coach who has guided the group. He also would like to thank at least 100 parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, family and friends who support this team.
Before the final, Hockey Canada announced the Centennial Cup winners. Mustangs defender Reese Olafsson was named the tournament's “Best Defender.”
Fans from Oakville and their hometown in Saskatchewan will be cheering on the Mustangs as they take on the Collingwood Blues of the Ontario Junior Hockey League in the Centennial Cup final starting at 1 p.m. Saskatchewan time. Catch all the action on 105 CJVR Radio.
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