Barons Drop 1st Game

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Barons Drop 1st Game

The Oil Barons went down to defeat 3-1 last night in Spruce Grove in the opening game of the North Division Final.

The MOB opened the scoring in the first period as Killian Hutt scored on a 2 on 1. The Barons held the lead till 6 min remained in the game but could not hold off the Saints. Goalie Brody Hoffman was outstanding in the game as he gave the team every chance to win the game stopping 37 shots.

The Saints outshot the Barons 40-34 while the Barons led in scoring chances 16-13.

Did You Know

The MOB failed to score a power play goal for the first time in the last 16 games. The Barons were 0 for 1 while the Saints were 0 for 3.

Markus Gerbrandt and Carson Cooper led the team with 5 hits each, Markus also had 4 shots on net and Kevin Lacroix led the team with 3 scoring chances.

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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.