Back in the win column

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Back in the win column

The Oil Barons rebounded from their loss last week with a hard fought 5-2 victory over the Grande Prairie Storm last night at the Casman Center. Justin Rose notched 2 goals including his 30th of the season and 5 Barons had 2 point games in the win.

Newcomer Mike Puddifant looked very solid and picked up 2 assists in his Oil Barons debut.

Its been a very hectic week with the trade deadline and I'm sure all the players feel relieved. It's always difficult to lose friends but now we can re focus on the task at hand and get ready for the last 18 games.

Did You Know

Justin Rose picked up his 14th career game winning goal in the victory.

Markus Gerbrandt played in his 150th career AJHL regular season game.

John Dunbar lead the team with 7 shots on net and along with line mates Markus Gerbrandt and Killian Hutt contributed 15 shots and 9 scoring chances.

Carson Cooper led the team with 8 hits.

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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.