The Barons won a sloppy 5-3 decision over the Canmore Eagles last night at the Casman Centre. While not the prettiest win in Barons history it was still a very valuable 2 points in the chase for playoffs. As we are finding out their are no easy games in Jan/Feb as all teams try to lock down playoff positions.
Markus Gerbrandt had 2 goals (28th and 29th) and an assist and linemate Killian Hutt scored his 20th of the season while adding 2 assists. Mike Puddifant scored his first AJHL goal in the second period of the game. The final shots were 28-18for the MOB and the Barons out chanced Canmore 14-7 in the game.
Congrats to Shannon Nash and the Oil Barons organization on the completion of another successful Dream Home Lottery. The Lottery is a major fundraiser for the organization and we appreciate the support we receive from the community. A shout out to the Oil Barons front office and Juanita Wood for the support and help during the whirlwind last few weeks.
Captain Carson Cooper earned a 1 game suspension for picking up his 3rd instigator minor of the season. Tough news for the team as we are already shorthanded up front heading into Lloydminster Thursday.
Did You Know
Brett Printz had 2 assists last night and has 9 points in his last 9 games.
Mitchell Board earned an assist to run his point streak to 4 games.
The Barons have not allowed a PP goal against in 31 of 50 games this season. The team record in those games is 27-3-1.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
January Swoon Continues
The Barons continued a tough January with a 4-3 loss to the Brooks Bandits last night at the Casman Center. Once again Barons special team play was the culprit as the power play struggled at a 1 for 10 clip and the penalty kill gave up 2 goals in 8 chances.
The Mob started slowly as we gave up 8 scoring chances in the first period. Brody Hoffman kept the team in the game early. The final scoring chances were 12 - 12 but the team defence was marginal at best.
The Power Play struggles in the last 5 games are very clear, you have to put the puck on net to have success. The Barons had 17 shots blocked on the PP last evening and missed the net 11 other times.
Did You Know
Mitchell Board has scored in 3 straight games and now has 22 goals on the season.
Barons top 4 point producers are struggling Killian Hutt has only 1 point in last 5 games while Carson Cooper, Markus Gerbrandt and Justin Rose only have 2 points each in the last 5 games.
Last night was only the 4th game in 49 this season that the MOB trailed entering the 3rd period.
The Mob started slowly as we gave up 8 scoring chances in the first period. Brody Hoffman kept the team in the game early. The final scoring chances were 12 - 12 but the team defence was marginal at best.
The Power Play struggles in the last 5 games are very clear, you have to put the puck on net to have success. The Barons had 17 shots blocked on the PP last evening and missed the net 11 other times.
Did You Know
Mitchell Board has scored in 3 straight games and now has 22 goals on the season.
Barons top 4 point producers are struggling Killian Hutt has only 1 point in last 5 games while Carson Cooper, Markus Gerbrandt and Justin Rose only have 2 points each in the last 5 games.
Last night was only the 4th game in 49 this season that the MOB trailed entering the 3rd period.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Solid Road Effort
The Barons had a strong road effort in defeating Sherwood Park 3-1 last night. The team out shot the Cru 43-24 and showed a lot more grit and work ethic than in recent weeks. Once again the offence struggled only scoring 3 goals but the MOB did create a season high 27 scoring chances.
Harrison Hendrix scored his 12th goal of the season and had 7 scoring chances. Mitchell Board had his 21st of the season, his team leading 14th goal on the road this season. Markus Gerbrandt opened the scoring with his 27th of the season.
The Cooper/Rose/Board line continued to struggle offensively but they did have 16 shots on net and created 8 scoring chances on the night.
Did You Know
Goalie Brody Hoffman is 16-1-3 in his last 20 starts.
The MOB have 6 players who have topped the 100 shot total so far this season.
Brock Maschmeyer 159
Justin Rose 142
Mitchell Board 132
Carson Cooper 129
Markus Gerbrandt 129
Killian Hutt 120
Harrison Hendrix scored his 12th goal of the season and had 7 scoring chances. Mitchell Board had his 21st of the season, his team leading 14th goal on the road this season. Markus Gerbrandt opened the scoring with his 27th of the season.
The Cooper/Rose/Board line continued to struggle offensively but they did have 16 shots on net and created 8 scoring chances on the night.
Did You Know
Goalie Brody Hoffman is 16-1-3 in his last 20 starts.
The MOB have 6 players who have topped the 100 shot total so far this season.
Brock Maschmeyer 159
Justin Rose 142
Mitchell Board 132
Carson Cooper 129
Markus Gerbrandt 129
Killian Hutt 120
Monday, January 23, 2012
Strange Weekend
After a win Friday in Bonnyville the Barons dropped a 2-1 decision to Bonnyville Saturday. The team played very well but once again had difficulty finishing around the net. Goaltender Tanner Jaillet had a solid effort but the team could only bury one goal despite creating 16 scoring chances.
Looking for a chance at redemption Sunday in Sherwood Park the Mob were once again dealt a cruel blow as the game was cancelled due to poor ice conditions. Its always frustrating to travel all that distance and end up not playing but it is what it is!
The down side now is trying to schedule a return date in a very busy last 4 weeks of the season.
Looking for a chance at redemption Sunday in Sherwood Park the Mob were once again dealt a cruel blow as the game was cancelled due to poor ice conditions. Its always frustrating to travel all that distance and end up not playing but it is what it is!
The down side now is trying to schedule a return date in a very busy last 4 weeks of the season.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Solid win in Bonnyville
The Barons earned a solid 2-1 victory in Bonnyville last night. The game was another hard fought playoff type effort with special teams being the deciding factor. The MOB scored both goals on the power play and the penalty kill was a a perfect 5 for 5
Brody Hoffman stopped 25 shots in a solid effort final shots were 30-26 for the MOB, and the Barons out chanced Bonnyville 11-7 in the contest.
Did You Know
The MOB are now 3-0 vs Bonnyville this season and 25-4-3 vs the North Division this year.
The Barons have gone 4 straight games without giving up a power play goal against.
Congrats to Drew McLaughlin who not only returned to the line-up last night but also committed to Queens University for the 2012/13 season.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tough Loss in OT
The Oil Barons and Spruce Grove played an intense playoff type battle last night at the Casman Center with the Saints prevailing 2-1 in overtime. The game featured some great goal tending on both sides and solid team play at both ends of the rink.
Mitchell Board scored for the MOB in the first and the game continued at 1-0 till 11 minutes left in the 3rd when the Saints tied it. A strong effort by the Barons as we out shot the Saints 34-27.
The team now sits 5 points behind the Saints for 1st place with 1 game in hand so we have our work cut out for us in chasing down first place.
Leighton McLachlan suffered a shoulder injury in the 3rd period joining 4 other Oil Baron regulars in the MASH unit.
Did you Know
The MOB were held to less than 3 goals for only the 6th time in 45 games.
Kevin Lacroix is back skating and is expected to begin practising as early as next week.
Mike Green and Drew McLaughlin are back practising and expected to join the line-up within a week.
Mitchell Board scored for the MOB in the first and the game continued at 1-0 till 11 minutes left in the 3rd when the Saints tied it. A strong effort by the Barons as we out shot the Saints 34-27.
The team now sits 5 points behind the Saints for 1st place with 1 game in hand so we have our work cut out for us in chasing down first place.
Leighton McLachlan suffered a shoulder injury in the 3rd period joining 4 other Oil Baron regulars in the MASH unit.
Did you Know
The MOB were held to less than 3 goals for only the 6th time in 45 games.
Kevin Lacroix is back skating and is expected to begin practising as early as next week.
Mike Green and Drew McLaughlin are back practising and expected to join the line-up within a week.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Weekend Sweep
The Oil Barons completed the weekend sweep of the Grande Prairie Storm with a 6-3 victory last night at the Casman Center. The MOB swept the season series 6-0 and have now won 15 straight games versus Grande Prairie.
John Dunbar notched his first 2 goals as an Oil Baron and Markus Gerbrandt contributed 4 points. Once again the line of Dunbar/Hutt/Gerbrandt looked very impressive firing 17 shots on net and creating 12 scoring chances.
Rookie forward Justin Fraser scored 2 goals through pure hard work and Brett Prints added 2 assists while being a physical force all night.
Forward Mitchell Board scored his 18th goal of the season in the 1st period then headed to the hospital to receive stitches on a cut over the eye, remarkably Mitch returned ready to go for the 3rd period.
Did You Know
The Oil Barons held a team only poker tournament last weekend with Sam House finishing in 1st, Justin Fraser took 2nd and Tanner Jaillet and Leighton McLachlan split 3rd place.
The MOB are 22-2-3 in their last 27 games
The Barons are 31-0-2 when they score 4 goals or more in a game.
John Dunbar notched his first 2 goals as an Oil Baron and Markus Gerbrandt contributed 4 points. Once again the line of Dunbar/Hutt/Gerbrandt looked very impressive firing 17 shots on net and creating 12 scoring chances.
Rookie forward Justin Fraser scored 2 goals through pure hard work and Brett Prints added 2 assists while being a physical force all night.
Forward Mitchell Board scored his 18th goal of the season in the 1st period then headed to the hospital to receive stitches on a cut over the eye, remarkably Mitch returned ready to go for the 3rd period.
Did You Know
The Oil Barons held a team only poker tournament last weekend with Sam House finishing in 1st, Justin Fraser took 2nd and Tanner Jaillet and Leighton McLachlan split 3rd place.
The MOB are 22-2-3 in their last 27 games
The Barons are 31-0-2 when they score 4 goals or more in a game.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Back in the win column
The Oil Barons rebounded from their loss last week with a hard fought 5-2 victory over the Grande Prairie Storm last night at the Casman Center. Justin Rose notched 2 goals including his 30th of the season and 5 Barons had 2 point games in the win.
Newcomer Mike Puddifant looked very solid and picked up 2 assists in his Oil Barons debut.
Its been a very hectic week with the trade deadline and I'm sure all the players feel relieved. It's always difficult to lose friends but now we can re focus on the task at hand and get ready for the last 18 games.
Did You Know
Justin Rose picked up his 14th career game winning goal in the victory.
Markus Gerbrandt played in his 150th career AJHL regular season game.
John Dunbar lead the team with 7 shots on net and along with line mates Markus Gerbrandt and Killian Hutt contributed 15 shots and 9 scoring chances.
Carson Cooper led the team with 8 hits.
Newcomer Mike Puddifant looked very solid and picked up 2 assists in his Oil Barons debut.
Its been a very hectic week with the trade deadline and I'm sure all the players feel relieved. It's always difficult to lose friends but now we can re focus on the task at hand and get ready for the last 18 games.
Did You Know
Justin Rose picked up his 14th career game winning goal in the victory.
Markus Gerbrandt played in his 150th career AJHL regular season game.
John Dunbar lead the team with 7 shots on net and along with line mates Markus Gerbrandt and Killian Hutt contributed 15 shots and 9 scoring chances.
Carson Cooper led the team with 8 hits.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Home Loss
The Oil Barons closed the weekend with a 4-3 loss at home to Sherwood Park. After falling behind 4-0 the team rallied to make a game of it but could not get the equalizer late in the game.
A very sub par weekend for the team, once again the offence struggled and the special teams were down right horrendous. We were very perimeter and tried to play a finesses game when more sandpaper was required.
Congrats to Brody Hoffman who committed to the University of Vermont for the 2012/13 season.
A very sub par weekend for the team, once again the offence struggled and the special teams were down right horrendous. We were very perimeter and tried to play a finesses game when more sandpaper was required.
Congrats to Brody Hoffman who committed to the University of Vermont for the 2012/13 season.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Overtime Thriller
The Oil Barons captured a hard fought 5-4 overtime victory last night over Sherwood Park at the Casman Center. The team fell behind 3-1 early in the first but clawed back in an exciting offensive battle. Rookie goalie Tanner Jaillet struggled early and was replaced by Brody Hoffman late in the first period. Once again the offence created lots of shots (49) but struggled finishing some chances.
Carson Cooper scored the overtime winner tapping in a Colton Parayko slap shot that came to rest on the goal line. Newcomer John Dunbar picked up his first point as an Oil Baron drawing an assist on the winning goal.
Congrats to Sweden for capturing the recent World Junior Championship. Associate Coach Bjorn Kinding hasn't stopped smiling since the win by his former countrymen. (he hasn't been able to smile for 31 years!)
Did You Know
Justin Rose has now scored 13 goals in the last 10 games, Markus Gerbrandt is right on his heels with 12 goals in that span.
Carson Cooper's goal was his 13th game winner of his career.
Secondary Scoring: Mike Marianchuk has 13 points in his last 12 games while line mate Brett Printz has 10 points in his last 10 games.
The Oil Barons now have 9 player's that are above plus 20 for this season, Carson Cooper leads the team at plus 38.
Carson Cooper scored the overtime winner tapping in a Colton Parayko slap shot that came to rest on the goal line. Newcomer John Dunbar picked up his first point as an Oil Baron drawing an assist on the winning goal.
Congrats to Sweden for capturing the recent World Junior Championship. Associate Coach Bjorn Kinding hasn't stopped smiling since the win by his former countrymen. (he hasn't been able to smile for 31 years!)
Did You Know
Justin Rose has now scored 13 goals in the last 10 games, Markus Gerbrandt is right on his heels with 12 goals in that span.
Carson Cooper's goal was his 13th game winner of his career.
Secondary Scoring: Mike Marianchuk has 13 points in his last 12 games while line mate Brett Printz has 10 points in his last 10 games.
The Oil Barons now have 9 player's that are above plus 20 for this season, Carson Cooper leads the team at plus 38.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Win for the New Year
The team returned to action after a 13 day layoff and continued their winning ways with a 5-0 victory in St. Albert. A solid performance by the squad although the rust was evident. The offence struggled controlling the puck and finishing opportunities. Brody Hoffman garnered his 3rd shutout of the season and lowered his goals against average to 1.93.
The MOB have now won 5 consecutive games and are 16-1-1 in their last 18 games.
We expect a tougher test when we face Sherwood Park twice at the Casman Centre this weekend. Sherwood Park has a very potent offence so these games could be barn burners.
Did You Know
The MOB penalty killers have killed 18 straight penalties and have not allowed a pp goal against in the last 5 games. Earlier in the season the team killed 29 straight penalties spanning 7 games.
Cole Penner had a highlight reel shorthanded goal in last night's game. That is the teams 8th shorthanded goal this season.
The MOB have scored a shorthanded goal in 3 consecutive games.
The Barons have compiled a 24-2-1 record when they have scored the first goal of the game.
The MOB have now won 5 consecutive games and are 16-1-1 in their last 18 games.
We expect a tougher test when we face Sherwood Park twice at the Casman Centre this weekend. Sherwood Park has a very potent offence so these games could be barn burners.
Did You Know
The MOB penalty killers have killed 18 straight penalties and have not allowed a pp goal against in the last 5 games. Earlier in the season the team killed 29 straight penalties spanning 7 games.
Cole Penner had a highlight reel shorthanded goal in last night's game. That is the teams 8th shorthanded goal this season.
The MOB have scored a shorthanded goal in 3 consecutive games.
The Barons have compiled a 24-2-1 record when they have scored the first goal of the game.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Breaking News
The Barons have completed a major trade today in acquiring the rights of 20 year old forward John Dunbar from the Calgary Canucks. John has been playing at Quinnipiac University for the past 2 seasons.
It is expected that John will report Thursday Jan 5th and be in the line-up this weekend against Sherwood Park.
John will add some great skill and scoring to the team and we are excited to welcome him to the organization.
Coach
Monday, January 2, 2012
Back from the Break
Happy New Year to everyone it's great to be back to hockey. The players returned to practise on the evening of Dec 30th and we eagerly anticipate the start of the second half.
Christmas was good to all and the players seem rested and reinvigorated for a run at the Enerflex Cup. While it was great to see family and friends, work was required during the break. Assistant Coach Tom Keca and I travelled to Boston to scout 24 Tier One Midget teams and 2 of our scouts attended the Mac's midget tournament in Calgary all in an effort to find players for next season. Our Trainer Peter Spiers travelled to Mexico during the break but it's doubtful we would receive any players from his trip.
Good news on the injury front as Kevin Lacroix had the screws removed from his ankle and is hopeful to return to the ice within 2 weeks.
Coach
Christmas was good to all and the players seem rested and reinvigorated for a run at the Enerflex Cup. While it was great to see family and friends, work was required during the break. Assistant Coach Tom Keca and I travelled to Boston to scout 24 Tier One Midget teams and 2 of our scouts attended the Mac's midget tournament in Calgary all in an effort to find players for next season. Our Trainer Peter Spiers travelled to Mexico during the break but it's doubtful we would receive any players from his trip.
Good news on the injury front as Kevin Lacroix had the screws removed from his ankle and is hopeful to return to the ice within 2 weeks.
Coach
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