Dec 22

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Dec 22

The Oil Barons completed the first half of the season with a 7-1 win in St. Albert last night. The game was a less than stellar effort as both teams looked like they started the Xmas break prior to puck drop. The game was a 1-1 snore fest for approx 34 minutes before the MOB awoke and took control with 6 straight goals.

Markus Gerbrandt was at his holiday best scoring 4 goals and adding 1 assist. The Barons also scored their league leading 7th shorthanded goal of the season and have now scored shorthanded goals in consecutive games.

Did You Know

The Oil Barons have traveled 34,000km on the Diversified team bus since Jan 1, 2011.

The Barons have allowed 2 goals or less in 27 of the 39 games played this season while going 25-2 in those games.

The team is 18-1-3 in its last 22 games.

On behalf of the Oil Barons organization I would like to extend a Merry Christmas to everyone and our best wishes on a great holiday season.

Coach

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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.