Barons Up 1-0

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Barons Up 1-0

The Oil Barons took a 1-0 lead in their best of seven North Semi-Final defeating Sherwood Park 6-3 last night at the Casman Centre. In a very chippy affair the Barons went 3 for 8 on the power play to solidify the victory. The final shots were 43-19 for the MOB and the scoring chances were 18-8 in the game.

Markus Gerbrandt had 1 goal and 3 assists and Colton Parayko added 1 goal and 2 assists to pace the Barons attack.

Colton Parayko had 7 shots on net, Markus Gerbrandt had 6 shots on net and 5 scoring chances, Mike Puddifant led the way physically with 5 hits in the game.

Did You Know

Carson Cooper won 14 of 18 faceoffs (78%), Markus Gerbrandt won 18 of 25 faceoffs (72%)

Markus Gerbrandt had his second consecutive 4 point game and now leads the team with 11 points in 4 playoff games.

The MOB have now scored a power play goal in 11 consecutive games going 23 for 68 (34%) in that stretch.

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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.