Barons Win in Overtime

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Barons Win in Overtime

The Oil Barons took a 3-2 lead in the North Final with a 4-3 overtime win in Spruce Grove last night.

The MOB jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second period before the Saints battled back to tie the game 3-3 with 9 minutes left. Harrison Hendrix was the hero 6:41 into overtime with his 4th goal of the playoffs. Killian Hutt, Matt Szpak and Markus Gerbrandt also tallied for the Barons.

The MOB out shot the Saints 26-22 and out chanced them 10-9 in the tight fought game.

The Barons will look to end the series on home ice Sunday evening at the Casman Centre.

Did You Know

Matt Szpak had 1 goal and 2 assists in last night's game while Killian Hutt and Markus Gerbrandt each contributed 1 goal and 1 assist.

Game 5 was the first game of the series that was won by the visiting team.

Markus Gerbrandt collected his 50th and 51st career playoff points in his 46th playoff game.

Matt Szpak and Brock Maschmeyer were both plus 3 in Game 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.