Weekend Sweep

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Weekend Sweep

The Oil Barons completed the weekend sweep of the Grande Prairie Storm with a 6-3 victory last night at the Casman Center. The MOB swept the season series 6-0 and have now won 15 straight games versus Grande Prairie.

John Dunbar notched his first 2 goals as an Oil Baron and Markus Gerbrandt contributed 4 points. Once again the line of Dunbar/Hutt/Gerbrandt looked very impressive firing 17 shots on net and creating 12 scoring chances.

Rookie forward Justin Fraser scored 2 goals through pure hard work and Brett Prints added 2 assists while being a physical force all night.

Forward Mitchell Board scored his 18th goal of the season in the 1st period then headed to the hospital to receive stitches on a cut over the eye, remarkably Mitch returned ready to go for the 3rd period.

Did You Know

The Oil Barons held a team only poker tournament last weekend with Sam House finishing in 1st, Justin Fraser took 2nd and Tanner Jaillet and Leighton McLachlan split 3rd place.

The MOB are 22-2-3 in their last 27 games

The Barons are 31-0-2 when they score 4 goals or more in a game.

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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.