The Oil Barons completed the first half of the season with a 7-1 win in St. Albert last night. The game was a less than stellar effort as both teams looked like they started the Xmas break prior to puck drop. The game was a 1-1 snore fest for approx 34 minutes before the MOB awoke and took control with 6 straight goals.
Markus Gerbrandt was at his holiday best scoring 4 goals and adding 1 assist. The Barons also scored their league leading 7th shorthanded goal of the season and have now scored shorthanded goals in consecutive games.
Did You Know
The Oil Barons have traveled 34,000km on the Diversified team bus since Jan 1, 2011.
The Barons have allowed 2 goals or less in 27 of the 39 games played this season while going 25-2 in those games.
The team is 18-1-3 in its last 22 games.
On behalf of the Oil Barons organization I would like to extend a Merry Christmas to everyone and our best wishes on a great holiday season.
Coach
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Dec 21
A poor start but a great recovery by the Oil Barons as we defeated Grande Prairie 6-2 last night at the Casman Center. Goalie Tanner Jaillet made some big stops early and the offence kicked into gear midway through the second period to salt away the vicory.
A very balanced offensive output with 6 different goals scorers and 5 players with multiple point games. The MOB have registered 152 shots in the last 3 games while allowing 59 shots against.
Captain Carson Cooper was held off the scoresheet for only the 2nd time in his last 19 games.
Did You Know
The MOB are 28-0-1 when entering the 3rd period with a lead.
The Oil Barons have now recorded 13 straight victories over the Grande Prairie Storm.
The Barons are 19-3-2 vs the North Division and 12-1-1 vs the South Division this season.
A very balanced offensive output with 6 different goals scorers and 5 players with multiple point games. The MOB have registered 152 shots in the last 3 games while allowing 59 shots against.
Captain Carson Cooper was held off the scoresheet for only the 2nd time in his last 19 games.
Did You Know
The MOB are 28-0-1 when entering the 3rd period with a lead.
The Oil Barons have now recorded 13 straight victories over the Grande Prairie Storm.
The Barons are 19-3-2 vs the North Division and 12-1-1 vs the South Division this season.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Dec 19
Another solid win last night over St. Albert 7-2. While the performance may have been sloppy at times we will take the 2 points. A difficult weekend facing a very young St. Albert team, while we are pleased to get the points we slipped into some bad individual habits that have to be corrected quickly. We face Grande Prairie on Tuesday and we will face more pressure, more contact and more fight from our northern rival.
Leighton McLachlan suspended for 2 games for a major hit from behind penalty in Sunday's game.
Kevin Lacroix has started to bike and is coming along very well from his fractured ankle. We are hopeful that Kevin will be skating by mid January.
Did You Know
The MOB have entered the 3rd period trailing only twice this season in 37 games, unfortunately we lost both those games.
The MOB have scored 44 goals in December ( 8 games) while allowing only 21.
Congrats to Wil Tomchuk who scored his first AJHL goal on a howitzer from the blueline in Sunday's game.
Justin Rose has a 7 game point streak and has 15 points (10 goals 5 assists) in those 7 games.
Happy Birthday to Drew McLaughlin who turned 20 Dec 18th.
Leighton McLachlan suspended for 2 games for a major hit from behind penalty in Sunday's game.
Kevin Lacroix has started to bike and is coming along very well from his fractured ankle. We are hopeful that Kevin will be skating by mid January.
Did You Know
The MOB have entered the 3rd period trailing only twice this season in 37 games, unfortunately we lost both those games.
The MOB have scored 44 goals in December ( 8 games) while allowing only 21.
Congrats to Wil Tomchuk who scored his first AJHL goal on a howitzer from the blueline in Sunday's game.
Justin Rose has a 7 game point streak and has 15 points (10 goals 5 assists) in those 7 games.
Happy Birthday to Drew McLaughlin who turned 20 Dec 18th.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Dec 18
Good solid win last night against St. Albert. We created 26 scoring chances en route to a 7-1 victory. Its always tough to play these last few games before Xmas but we will put that win in our pocket and re-focus on tonight's game.
The power play was 3 for 8 but struggled getting the puck to the net. Less pretty and more gritty is often more effective, simplify and shoot the puck is the motto for tonight.
Congrats to Justin Rose who not only had a hat trick but scored his 50th goal of his AJHL Career.
Cole Penner led the MOB with 7 Shots and 5 scoring chances in last nights game. The Gerbrandt/Penner/Hutt line had 16 shots on net and 11 scoring chances. Brett Printz led the hit parade with 7.
Did You Know
Quick Starts: The MOB have outscored their opponents 51-23 in the first period of games this season.
Justin Rose has 17 goals at home this season, Markus Gerbrandt is next with 10 goals.
Brock Maschmeyer leads the Oil Barons in power play points with 16
Goalie Brody Hoffman is now 9-0-2 in his last 11 starts.
The power play was 3 for 8 but struggled getting the puck to the net. Less pretty and more gritty is often more effective, simplify and shoot the puck is the motto for tonight.
Congrats to Justin Rose who not only had a hat trick but scored his 50th goal of his AJHL Career.
Cole Penner led the MOB with 7 Shots and 5 scoring chances in last nights game. The Gerbrandt/Penner/Hutt line had 16 shots on net and 11 scoring chances. Brett Printz led the hit parade with 7.
Did You Know
Quick Starts: The MOB have outscored their opponents 51-23 in the first period of games this season.
Justin Rose has 17 goals at home this season, Markus Gerbrandt is next with 10 goals.
Brock Maschmeyer leads the Oil Barons in power play points with 16
Goalie Brody Hoffman is now 9-0-2 in his last 11 starts.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Welcome to the Coach's Blog
Hi fans, welcome to our new Coach's Blog. I will try to keep you updated on game reviews and news surrounding the Oil Barons.
The team had its annual Xmas bash on December 13th which featured some torturous but spirited karaoke by the rookies. Thanks to the Board, Billets, Volunteers, Sponsors and our Billet Coordinator for an outstanding party and year to date.
The team has 4 games left before the Xmas break and the boys are trying to stay focused on the task at hand. We are all looking forward to the 9 day break to recharge our batteries for a second half push.
Did You Know
The MOB have officially clinched a playoff spot with St. Albert's loss last night.
Brock Maschmeyer and Carson Cooper are the top Plus/Minus players on the team at +29.
Drew McLaughlin leads the team in hits with 106. Brett Printz is second with 93.
All the Best
Coach
The team had its annual Xmas bash on December 13th which featured some torturous but spirited karaoke by the rookies. Thanks to the Board, Billets, Volunteers, Sponsors and our Billet Coordinator for an outstanding party and year to date.
The team has 4 games left before the Xmas break and the boys are trying to stay focused on the task at hand. We are all looking forward to the 9 day break to recharge our batteries for a second half push.
Did You Know
The MOB have officially clinched a playoff spot with St. Albert's loss last night.
Brock Maschmeyer and Carson Cooper are the top Plus/Minus players on the team at +29.
Drew McLaughlin leads the team in hits with 106. Brett Printz is second with 93.
All the Best
Coach
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