Big win in Bonnyville

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Big win in Bonnyville

The Barons secured their second straight shut out victory of the current road trip with a 3-0 win in Bonnyville last night. The team once again played a strong game defensively out shooting Bonnyville 34-21 and out chancing them 14-8. The Barons had 42 hits in the game as the physicality continues to rev up in anticipation of playoffs.

Rookie goalie Tanner Jaillet picked up his first AJHL shut out with a solid performance in net. Brock Maschmeyer scored his 8th goal of the year on the power play early in the second period. Justin Rose scored his 32nd shorthanded with 8 seconds left in the 2nd period. Brett Printz scored his 9th
early in the third to seal the win.

Did You Know

The MOB have now scored 9 short handed goals this season.

Markus Gerbrandt picked up an assist to extend his point streak to 5 games.

Carson Cooper and Markus Gerbrandt led the Barons with 6 hits each.

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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.