Dec 21

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Dec 21

A poor start but a great recovery by the Oil Barons as we defeated Grande Prairie 6-2 last night at the Casman Center. Goalie Tanner Jaillet made some big stops early and the offence kicked into gear midway through the second period to salt away the vicory.

A very balanced offensive output with 6 different goals scorers and 5 players with multiple point games. The MOB have registered 152 shots in the last 3 games while allowing 59 shots against.

Captain Carson Cooper was held off the scoresheet for only the 2nd time in his last 19 games.

Did You Know

The MOB are 28-0-1 when entering the 3rd period with a lead.

The Oil Barons have now recorded 13 straight victories over the Grande Prairie Storm.

The Barons are 19-3-2 vs the North Division and 12-1-1 vs the South Division this season.

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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.