Barons Split in Brooks

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Barons Split in Brooks

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons head home 1-1 in the best of seven AJHL Final after splitting the first 2 games in Brooks.

Friday the Barons dropped a 5-1 decision and looked like a team struggling to find a spark. The Bandits out shot the MOB 39-28 and out chanced us 13-12 while gaining 9 power plays to the MOB's 4. The team was lacking in discipline as it struggled to adapt to a different style of officiating than encountered so far in the playoffs.

Saturday the MOB rebounded for a 7-1 victory out shooting the Bandits 31-22 and out chancing them 14-7. Once again the officials caused some frustration in calling 21 power plays between the teams. Mitchell Board had 2 goals and 1 assist, Matt Szpak added 2 goals and Colton Parayko had 3 assists to pace the offence. Rookie Tanner Jaillet was steady in net stopping 20 shots.

Did You Know

Killian Hutt scored his 8th goal of the playoffs shorthanded Saturday. It was the 5th short handed goal of the playoffs for the Barons, which leads the AJHL.

Killian Hutt has a point in 6 straight games.

The Barons are now 12-5 in 17 playoff games this season, 7-1 at home and 5-4 on the road.

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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.