Barons Grab 4th Straight Win

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Barons Grab 4th Straight Win

The Barons collected their 20th road win of the year defeating Sherwood Park 6-3 last night. In a sloppy game by both teams the MOB got 3 goals from Brett Printz and a pair from Justin Rose to cruise to victory. Goalie Brody Hoffman picked up his 28th win of the season with a solid effort stopping 23 shots.

Killian Hutt scored the winning goal short handed with a Pavel Datsyukian toe drag, his 22nd of the year and the 10th shorthanded marker by the Barons this season.

Brett Printz now has 5 goals and 1 assist in his last 2 games and 12 goals and 27 points in his last 26 games.

Did You Know

The MOB are now 40-1-2 when entering the 3rd period with a lead.

Forward Mitchell Board left the game in the first period and is doubtful for the weekend.

Congrats to Brock Maschmeyer who committed to attend Northern Michigan University for the 2013/14 season.

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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.