Barons Head Home Up 3-1

Monday, March 12, 2012

Barons Head Home Up 3-1

The Barons split 2 games this weekend in Sherwood Park losing 5-4 Saturday and rebounding for a 9-4 win Sunday.

The first game saw a lackluster effort where the team fell behind 5-1 before a furious rally in the last 8 minutes cut the lead to 5-4. The Barons had the tying goal waved off with 1 minute left as the ref claimed the puck hit the crossbar. Replays clearly indicated the puck actually hit the back of the net but the hockey gods were not on our side. The Barons out shot Sherwood Park 50-27 and out chanced them 28-14. Mike Puddifant had 2 goals and Markus Gerbrandt had 1 goal and 1 assists in the loss.

The second game saw a more consistent effort by the MOB and the offence once again was clicking on all cylinders. The MOB out shot Sherwood Park 47-21 and out chanced them 22-11. Killian Hutt had 4 assists while Carson Cooper and Harrison Hendrix notched 2 goals each. Rookie Tanner Jaillet had the win in net.

The MOB will look to close out the series Wednesday March 14th at the Casman Centre.

Did You Know

Mike Puddifant was plus 5 in the 2 games while adding 3 goals and 2 assists.

Markus Gerbrandt had 12 shots and 11 scoring chances in the 2 games while Carson Cooper led the Barons with 10 hits.

The power play went 4 for 14 on the weekend and has now scored a goal in 14 straight games.

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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.