Win for the New Year

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Win for the New Year

The team returned to action after a 13 day layoff and continued their winning ways with a 5-0 victory in St. Albert. A solid performance by the squad although the rust was evident. The offence struggled controlling the puck and finishing opportunities. Brody Hoffman garnered his 3rd shutout of the season and lowered his goals against average to 1.93.

The MOB have now won 5 consecutive games and are 16-1-1 in their last 18 games.

We expect a tougher test when we face Sherwood Park twice at the Casman Centre this weekend. Sherwood Park has a very potent offence so these games could be barn burners.

Did You Know

The MOB penalty killers have killed 18 straight penalties and have not allowed a pp goal against in the last 5 games. Earlier in the season the team killed 29 straight penalties spanning 7 games.

Cole Penner had a highlight reel shorthanded goal in last night's game. That is the teams 8th shorthanded goal this season.

The MOB have scored a shorthanded goal in 3 consecutive games.

The Barons have compiled a 24-2-1 record when they have scored the first goal of the 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.