Regular Season Recap

Monday, February 20, 2012

Regular Season Recap

The Oil Barons completed the 2011/12 regular season with a 4-1 win in Spruce Grove on Sunday. The team finished with a record of 47-9-4 good for 98 points and second in the tough North Division.

The season has been a great success to this point and we are very proud of our team. We faced a lot of adversity this season with injuries but regardless of who is in the line-up we have received 100% effort from our boys.

I would like to thank all those involved in the Oil Barons organization for contributing to our success. The Board of Director's for their vision and encouragement, the Billets who graciously open up their homes and support the players, the numerous volunteers and sponsors, and especially to you the fans who continue to support our team game in and game out.

With playoffs starting this weekend we are hopeful that we can have another long run of exciting hockey for the community of Fort McMurray.

Did You Know

Brock Maschmeyer was the only Oil Baron to play in all 60 games this season.

The 4-1 win in Spruce Grove clinched the Goals Against title for the MOB. Brody Hoffman was 29-7-3 with 5 shut outs, 1.90 goals against average and a .929 save percentage, Tanner Jaillet was 18-2-1 with 1 shut out, 2.15 gaa and .924 save percentage.

The Barons finished the season with a 81.7% winning percentage, second only to the 2000 Royal Bank Cup Champions who finished with a 82.8% winning percentage.

Oil Barons 2011/12 Leaders

Hits - Printz 174, Cooper 166, Gerbrandt 155

Shots - Maschmeyer 195, Rose 170, Gerbrandt 165

Scoring Chances - Gerbrandt 117, Rose 116, Cooper 92

Plus/Minus - Rose +47, Cooper +45, Parayko +41, Maschmeyer +40

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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.