Barons Win a Thriller

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Barons Win a Thriller

The Barons got back in the series with a hard fought 3-2 win over Spruce Grove last night at the Casman Centre in front of a raucous crowd. Justin Rose scored a short handed goal with 5 minutes remaining to tie the game and Markus Gerbrandt then scored the winner on the power play with 48 seconds remaining.

The MOB out shot the Saints 31-28 and had a 17-6 edge in scoring chances. The Barons have now scored 3 short handed goals and 23 power play goals in the playoffs this season.

Did You Know

The 50/50 was $4545.00 in last night's game

Brett Printz got his first career playoff point in his 12th game.

Markus Gerbrandt had 5 hits, 5 shots and 4 scoring chances on the night.

Oil Baron Alumni Kyle Johnson, Josh Lee and Adam Manah all made the trek north to support their former team.

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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.