Solid Home Victory

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Solid Home Victory

The Barons had a very strong performance last night at the Casman Centre as they shut out Bonnyville
5-0 for their 42nd win of the season. Goalie Brody Hoffman collected his 5 shut out of the year stopping 19 shots in the game.

Brock Maschmeyer collected his 9th and 10th goals of the season on the power play and Markus Gerbrandt added 3 assists in the victory. The Power Play finally came back to life going 4 for 8 while the penalty kill was perfect going 4 for 4.

The MOB welcomed back forward Kevin Lacroix who had missed 46 games with a fractured ankle. Kevin had a goal and assist in his first game back and was an offensive threat all night.

Did You Know

The MOB out shot Bonnyville 20-0 in the first period of the game and 48-19 overall.

The Barons have not given up an even strength goal against in 4 straight games.

Colton Parayko scored his 8th goal of the season and his 11th career AJHL goal last night, 5 of those 11 goals have been game winners.

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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.