Overtime Thriller

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Overtime Thriller

The Oil Barons captured a hard fought 5-4 overtime victory last night over Sherwood Park at the Casman Center. The team fell behind 3-1 early in the first but clawed back in an exciting offensive battle. Rookie goalie Tanner Jaillet struggled early and was replaced by Brody Hoffman late in the first period. Once again the offence created lots of shots (49) but struggled finishing some chances.

Carson Cooper scored the overtime winner tapping in a Colton Parayko slap shot that came to rest on the goal line. Newcomer John Dunbar picked up his first point as an Oil Baron drawing an assist on the winning goal.

Congrats to Sweden for capturing the recent World Junior Championship. Associate Coach Bjorn Kinding hasn't stopped smiling since the win by his former countrymen. (he hasn't been able to smile for 31 years!)

Did You Know

Justin Rose has now scored 13 goals in the last 10 games, Markus Gerbrandt is right on his heels with 12 goals in that span.

Carson Cooper's goal was his 13th game winner of his career.

Secondary Scoring: Mike Marianchuk has 13 points in his last 12 games while line mate Brett Printz has 10 points in his last 10 games.

The Oil Barons now have 9 player's that are above plus 20 for this season, Carson Cooper leads the team at plus 38.

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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.