Sloppy Win

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Sloppy Win

The Barons won a sloppy 5-3 decision over the Canmore Eagles last night at the Casman Centre. While not the prettiest win in Barons history it was still a very valuable 2 points in the chase for playoffs. As we are finding out their are no easy games in Jan/Feb as all teams try to lock down playoff positions.

Markus Gerbrandt had 2 goals (28th and 29th) and an assist and linemate Killian Hutt scored his 20th of the season while adding 2 assists. Mike Puddifant scored his first AJHL goal in the second period of the game. The final shots were 28-18for the MOB and the Barons out chanced Canmore 14-7 in the game.

Congrats to Shannon Nash and the Oil Barons organization on the completion of another successful Dream Home Lottery. The Lottery is a major fundraiser for the organization and we appreciate the support we receive from the community. A shout out to the Oil Barons front office and Juanita Wood for the support and help during the whirlwind last few weeks.

Captain Carson Cooper earned a 1 game suspension for picking up his 3rd instigator minor of the season. Tough news for the team as we are already shorthanded up front heading into Lloydminster Thursday.

Did You Know

Brett Printz had 2 assists last night and has 9 points in his last 9 games.

Mitchell Board earned an assist to run his point streak to 4 games.

The Barons have not allowed a PP goal against in 31 of 50 games this season. The team record in those games is 27-3-1.

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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.