Game 1 Victory

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Game 1 Victory

The Oil Barons started their playoff journey with a 6-1 win over Grande Prairie last night at the Casman Center. While sloppy defensively the MOB offence picked up the slack scoring 3 goals in the games first 10 minutes.

Justin Rose had 2 goals and 2 assists while finishing the game plus 4. Captain Carson Cooper had one goal and 2 assists and won 15 of 22 faceoffs (68%). Goalie Brody Hoffman made 30 saves and was sharp throughout the night.

Mitchell Board returned to lineup after missing the last the 3 regular season games and contributed 1 goal and 1 assist. Mike Puddifant also returned after a 5 game absence and also added 1 goal and 1 assist.

Did You Know

The Barons have now defeated Grande Prairie 16 straight games dating back to the 2009/10 playoffs.

The MOB have scored a power play goal in 8 straight games.

The MOB are 51-15 at home in the playoffs over the last 9 years.

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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.