Barons Game 7 Magic

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Barons Game 7 Magic

The Oil Barons are headed to the AJHL Final after defeating the Spruce Grove Saints 3-2 in overtime last night in Spruce Grove. The Barons captured the AJHLNorth Championship with an exhilarating comeback in game 7.

In another thrilling contest the Saints would score the first goal in the second period before Dylan Seymour replied for the MOB less than a minute later. The Saints took the lead with 13 minutes remaining before a furious Barons rally resulted in the tying goal by Markus Gerbrandt with 18 seconds left in the game. The Barons continued to press in overtime and 7 minutes in John Dunbar scored high glove on a perfectly executed 2 on 1 to send the Barons fans into a frenzy.

The AJHL Final starts Fri April 6th in Brooks with game 2 going Saturday April 7th. Games 3 and 4 will be Monday April 9th and Tuesday April 10th in Fort McMurray.

Did You Know

Get your tickets early as over 1200 tickets have been sold for game 3 at the Casman Centre by noon Wednesday.

John Dunbar not only had the winning goal but also set up the game tying goal by Markus Gerbrandt.

Thanks to the many fans and alumni for all the good wishes and support on this playoff run.

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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.