Barons Move on to North Final

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Barons Move on to North Final

The Oil Barons secured a berth to the AJHL North Final with a hard fought 3-1 victory over Sherwood Park last night at the Casman Centre. The Barons won the best of seven series over Sherwood Park 4 games to 1.

Carson Cooper scored the game winner, his 8th of the playoffs on the power play with just over 5 minutes remaining. Mitchell Board got the empty net goal to seal the victory. Goaltender Brody Hoffman was strong all night stopping 34 shots for the playoff win.

The MOB will open the next series in Spruce Grove with games 1 and 2 going Friday March 23rd and Saturday March 24th before returning back to the Casman Centre for games 3 and 4 on Monday March 26th and Tuesday March 27th.

Did You Know

The 50/50 for last night's game was $4500.00

The Barons have now scored a power play goal in 15 straight games and are scoring at a 39% rate in playoffs.

Dylan Seymour returned to the line -up after missing the last 35 games due to injury.

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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.