Barons Sweep Grande Prairie

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Barons Sweep Grande Prairie

The Barons swept Grande Prairie with a convincing 9-4 victory Tuesday in Grande Prairie. Once again the offence was clicking on all cylinders as the power play went 5 for 5 in the one sided affair.

Killian Hutt led the way with 2 goals and 3 assists as the Hutt, Gerbrandt, Lacroix line contributed 11 points on the night. The Barons also scored a shorthanded goal for the second consecutive game.

The MOB now await the winner of the Sherwood Park/Bonnyville series which will be decided Saturday. The next round is scheduled to start March 7th and 8th in Fort McMurray.

Did You Know

12 Oil Barons averaged a point a game in the first playoff series versus Grande Prairie.

Kevin Lacroix has now scored 6 goals in 11 career playoff games but has yet to record an assist.

The power play went 10/17 a 59% clip in the series and the Barons have now gone 10 consecutive games with a power play goal.

Mike Puddifant and John Dunbar led the MOB at plus 6 for the series. Markus Gerbrandt, Justin Rose and Brock Maschmeyer all finished at plus 5.

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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.