Dec 18

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Dec 18

Good solid win last night against St. Albert. We created 26 scoring chances en route to a 7-1 victory. Its always tough to play these last few games before Xmas but we will put that win in our pocket and re-focus on tonight's game.

The power play was 3 for 8 but struggled getting the puck to the net. Less pretty and more gritty is often more effective, simplify and shoot the puck is the motto for tonight.

Congrats to Justin Rose who not only had a hat trick but scored his 50th goal of his AJHL Career.

Cole Penner led the MOB with 7 Shots and 5 scoring chances in last nights game. The Gerbrandt/Penner/Hutt line had 16 shots on net and 11 scoring chances. Brett Printz led the hit parade with 7.

Did You Know

Quick Starts: The MOB have outscored their opponents 51-23 in the first period of games this season.

Justin Rose has 17 goals at home this season, Markus Gerbrandt is next with 10 goals.

Brock Maschmeyer leads the Oil Barons in power play points with 16

Goalie Brody Hoffman is now 9-0-2 in his last 11 starts.

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HEAD COACH - Gord Thibodeau

A two-time AJHL Coach of the Year, Gord Thibodeau brings an abundance of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the Fort McMurray Oil Barons Hockey Club.

He began coaching the Oil Barons in 2003-04 after previous coaching duties with AJHL clubs Lloydminster Blazers and St. Albert Saints. In his first three seasons as the Oil Barons bench boss, Thibodeau led the Oil Barons to the AJHL finals in each year, eventually capturing the AJHL's highest crown in 2005-06.

With 11 years experience, Coach Thibodeau brings with him great acclaim and numerous awards. He boasts pleasure from arriving at the rink each day and continues to have a tremendous love of the game.

Thibodeau has not only contributed to the sport of hockey as a coach, but also as a player. An AJHL hockey veteran, Thibodeau played for four years with the Fort Saskatchewan Traders, and also spent four years with the University of Alberta Golden Bears. With such strong passion for the game, coaching seems like a natural extension, but it also allows him to give something back to the sport. He commits himself to the game and to the team and expects no less from the players.

"I expect the players to make a commitment to improve and develop," says Thibodeau. "I want to see them grow and move forward, but our goal remains the same as every year; we want to be the best in the league."

Thibodeau is quick to recognize the importance of the invaluable contributions made by the community. Support received both corporately and from fans continues to contribute to the success of the Oil Barons Hockey Club.

"We take pride in providing a great product for our fans," says Thibodeau. "In my opinion, we are already one of the best teams in the league," and the Fort McMurray Oil Barons are eager to prove it. Speed, skill and tenacity are key attributes Coach Thibodeau demands to see from his players.