The Barons continued their playoff success winning Game 2 versus Grande Prairie 8-4 last night at the Casman Center. The Barons now head to Grande Prairie looking to close the series out Tuesday night.
The Mob scored 4 power play goals as the offence once again carried the day. Mike Puddifant had 2 goals and 1 assist and Markus Gerbrandt and Killian Hutt each added 3 assists. The offence fired 49 shots and created 24 scoring chances.
Markus Gerbrant is the leading Oil Baron playoff point producer with 34 points in 35 career playoff games. Dylan Seymour is second with 32 points in 41 games.
Dylan Seymour is back practising and it is hopeful a decision will be made on his return in the next week.
Did You Know
Justin Rose led the team with 9 shots in 2 games, John Dunbar, Mike Puddifant and Killian Hutt all had 8 shots.
Carson Cooper led the team with 11 hits in 2 games, Matt Szpak hat 8 hits and Harrison Hendrix had 6 hits.
Mitchell Board and Justin Rose led the MOB with 6 scoring chances in 2 games.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Game 1 Victory
The Oil Barons started their playoff journey with a 6-1 win over Grande Prairie last night at the Casman Center. While sloppy defensively the MOB offence picked up the slack scoring 3 goals in the games first 10 minutes.
Justin Rose had 2 goals and 2 assists while finishing the game plus 4. Captain Carson Cooper had one goal and 2 assists and won 15 of 22 faceoffs (68%). Goalie Brody Hoffman made 30 saves and was sharp throughout the night.
Mitchell Board returned to lineup after missing the last the 3 regular season games and contributed 1 goal and 1 assist. Mike Puddifant also returned after a 5 game absence and also added 1 goal and 1 assist.
Did You Know
The Barons have now defeated Grande Prairie 16 straight games dating back to the 2009/10 playoffs.
The MOB have scored a power play goal in 8 straight games.
The MOB are 51-15 at home in the playoffs over the last 9 years.
Justin Rose had 2 goals and 2 assists while finishing the game plus 4. Captain Carson Cooper had one goal and 2 assists and won 15 of 22 faceoffs (68%). Goalie Brody Hoffman made 30 saves and was sharp throughout the night.
Mitchell Board returned to lineup after missing the last the 3 regular season games and contributed 1 goal and 1 assist. Mike Puddifant also returned after a 5 game absence and also added 1 goal and 1 assist.
Did You Know
The Barons have now defeated Grande Prairie 16 straight games dating back to the 2009/10 playoffs.
The MOB have scored a power play goal in 8 straight games.
The MOB are 51-15 at home in the playoffs over the last 9 years.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Regular Season Recap
The Oil Barons completed the 2011/12 regular season with a 4-1 win in Spruce Grove on Sunday. The team finished with a record of 47-9-4 good for 98 points and second in the tough North Division.
The season has been a great success to this point and we are very proud of our team. We faced a lot of adversity this season with injuries but regardless of who is in the line-up we have received 100% effort from our boys.
I would like to thank all those involved in the Oil Barons organization for contributing to our success. The Board of Director's for their vision and encouragement, the Billets who graciously open up their homes and support the players, the numerous volunteers and sponsors, and especially to you the fans who continue to support our team game in and game out.
With playoffs starting this weekend we are hopeful that we can have another long run of exciting hockey for the community of Fort McMurray.
Did You Know
Brock Maschmeyer was the only Oil Baron to play in all 60 games this season.
The 4-1 win in Spruce Grove clinched the Goals Against title for the MOB. Brody Hoffman was 29-7-3 with 5 shut outs, 1.90 goals against average and a .929 save percentage, Tanner Jaillet was 18-2-1 with 1 shut out, 2.15 gaa and .924 save percentage.
The Barons finished the season with a 81.7% winning percentage, second only to the 2000 Royal Bank Cup Champions who finished with a 82.8% winning percentage.
Oil Barons 2011/12 Leaders
Hits - Printz 174, Cooper 166, Gerbrandt 155
Shots - Maschmeyer 195, Rose 170, Gerbrandt 165
Scoring Chances - Gerbrandt 117, Rose 116, Cooper 92
Plus/Minus - Rose +47, Cooper +45, Parayko +41, Maschmeyer +40
The season has been a great success to this point and we are very proud of our team. We faced a lot of adversity this season with injuries but regardless of who is in the line-up we have received 100% effort from our boys.
I would like to thank all those involved in the Oil Barons organization for contributing to our success. The Board of Director's for their vision and encouragement, the Billets who graciously open up their homes and support the players, the numerous volunteers and sponsors, and especially to you the fans who continue to support our team game in and game out.
With playoffs starting this weekend we are hopeful that we can have another long run of exciting hockey for the community of Fort McMurray.
Did You Know
Brock Maschmeyer was the only Oil Baron to play in all 60 games this season.
The 4-1 win in Spruce Grove clinched the Goals Against title for the MOB. Brody Hoffman was 29-7-3 with 5 shut outs, 1.90 goals against average and a .929 save percentage, Tanner Jaillet was 18-2-1 with 1 shut out, 2.15 gaa and .924 save percentage.
The Barons finished the season with a 81.7% winning percentage, second only to the 2000 Royal Bank Cup Champions who finished with a 82.8% winning percentage.
Oil Barons 2011/12 Leaders
Hits - Printz 174, Cooper 166, Gerbrandt 155
Shots - Maschmeyer 195, Rose 170, Gerbrandt 165
Scoring Chances - Gerbrandt 117, Rose 116, Cooper 92
Plus/Minus - Rose +47, Cooper +45, Parayko +41, Maschmeyer +40
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Barons Grab 4th Straight Win
The Barons collected their 20th road win of the year defeating Sherwood Park 6-3 last night. In a sloppy game by both teams the MOB got 3 goals from Brett Printz and a pair from Justin Rose to cruise to victory. Goalie Brody Hoffman picked up his 28th win of the season with a solid effort stopping 23 shots.
Killian Hutt scored the winning goal short handed with a Pavel Datsyukian toe drag, his 22nd of the year and the 10th shorthanded marker by the Barons this season.
Brett Printz now has 5 goals and 1 assist in his last 2 games and 12 goals and 27 points in his last 26 games.
Did You Know
The MOB are now 40-1-2 when entering the 3rd period with a lead.
Forward Mitchell Board left the game in the first period and is doubtful for the weekend.
Congrats to Brock Maschmeyer who committed to attend Northern Michigan University for the 2013/14 season.
Killian Hutt scored the winning goal short handed with a Pavel Datsyukian toe drag, his 22nd of the year and the 10th shorthanded marker by the Barons this season.
Brett Printz now has 5 goals and 1 assist in his last 2 games and 12 goals and 27 points in his last 26 games.
Did You Know
The MOB are now 40-1-2 when entering the 3rd period with a lead.
Forward Mitchell Board left the game in the first period and is doubtful for the weekend.
Congrats to Brock Maschmeyer who committed to attend Northern Michigan University for the 2013/14 season.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Barons Finish in Style
The Barons won their final regular season home game 7-2 over the Calgary Mustangs last night at the Casman Center. The team finished with a 25-3-2 home record this season and now finishes the season with 4 road games next week.
The MOB out shot Calgary 40-21 and out chanced them 24-6 along the way to their 44th win of the season. Mitchell Board and Brett Printz each had 2 goals and an assist on the evening to pace the offensive attack.
Brett Printz had 6 shots and 5 scoring chances in the game while Mitchell Board scored his team leading 9th power play goal of the year.
Did You Know
Justin Rose led the team in home scoring with 27 goals and 14 assists, Killian Hutt was second with 11 goals and 27 assists.
The Barons 44 wins is second highest total in team history trailing only the 1999/2000 Royal Bank
Championship team that amassed 48 wins in 64 games.
The Barons are 34-4-2 when they score a power play goal and 32-3-1 when they do not allow a power play goal against.
The MOB out shot Calgary 40-21 and out chanced them 24-6 along the way to their 44th win of the season. Mitchell Board and Brett Printz each had 2 goals and an assist on the evening to pace the offensive attack.
Brett Printz had 6 shots and 5 scoring chances in the game while Mitchell Board scored his team leading 9th power play goal of the year.
Did You Know
Justin Rose led the team in home scoring with 27 goals and 14 assists, Killian Hutt was second with 11 goals and 27 assists.
The Barons 44 wins is second highest total in team history trailing only the 1999/2000 Royal Bank
Championship team that amassed 48 wins in 64 games.
The Barons are 34-4-2 when they score a power play goal and 32-3-1 when they do not allow a power play goal against.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Another Home Victory
The Barons posted their 24th home win of the season defeating Camrose 5-1 last night at the Casman Centre. The team out shot Camrose 37-20 and out chanced them 17 -5 in securing the MOB's 43rd win of the season.
Birthday boy Justin Rose notched his 33rd and 34th goals of the season and Markus Gerbrandt also scored his 30th in the victory.
Carson Cooper - inspired by Scott Gomez no doubt - scored his 16th of the year breaking a 12 game goalless drought.
Did You Know
Justin Rose had 7 shots and 6 scoring chances in last night's game.
Congrats to Markus Gerbrandt (Bemidji State) and Mike Puddifant (Westfield State) on their recent NCAA comittments.
The Barons have outscored their opponents 82-40 in the 3rd period this season.
Birthday boy Justin Rose notched his 33rd and 34th goals of the season and Markus Gerbrandt also scored his 30th in the victory.
Carson Cooper - inspired by Scott Gomez no doubt - scored his 16th of the year breaking a 12 game goalless drought.
Did You Know
Justin Rose had 7 shots and 6 scoring chances in last night's game.
Congrats to Markus Gerbrandt (Bemidji State) and Mike Puddifant (Westfield State) on their recent NCAA comittments.
The Barons have outscored their opponents 82-40 in the 3rd period this season.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Solid Home Victory
The Barons had a very strong performance last night at the Casman Centre as they shut out Bonnyville
5-0 for their 42nd win of the season. Goalie Brody Hoffman collected his 5 shut out of the year stopping 19 shots in the game.
Brock Maschmeyer collected his 9th and 10th goals of the season on the power play and Markus Gerbrandt added 3 assists in the victory. The Power Play finally came back to life going 4 for 8 while the penalty kill was perfect going 4 for 4.
The MOB welcomed back forward Kevin Lacroix who had missed 46 games with a fractured ankle. Kevin had a goal and assist in his first game back and was an offensive threat all night.
Did You Know
The MOB out shot Bonnyville 20-0 in the first period of the game and 48-19 overall.
The Barons have not given up an even strength goal against in 4 straight games.
Colton Parayko scored his 8th goal of the season and his 11th career AJHL goal last night, 5 of those 11 goals have been game winners.
5-0 for their 42nd win of the season. Goalie Brody Hoffman collected his 5 shut out of the year stopping 19 shots in the game.
Brock Maschmeyer collected his 9th and 10th goals of the season on the power play and Markus Gerbrandt added 3 assists in the victory. The Power Play finally came back to life going 4 for 8 while the penalty kill was perfect going 4 for 4.
The MOB welcomed back forward Kevin Lacroix who had missed 46 games with a fractured ankle. Kevin had a goal and assist in his first game back and was an offensive threat all night.
Did You Know
The MOB out shot Bonnyville 20-0 in the first period of the game and 48-19 overall.
The Barons have not given up an even strength goal against in 4 straight games.
Colton Parayko scored his 8th goal of the season and his 11th career AJHL goal last night, 5 of those 11 goals have been game winners.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Tough loss to end road trip
The Barons played a strong game Saturday in Spruce Grove but fell 3-0 in the final game of a 3 game road trip. The MOB out shot the Saints 33-18 but once again had trouble finding the net offensively. Overall the team played very well in all 3 games and seem to ramping up their game with 2 weeks left in the season.
The Barons now trail Spruce Grove by 3 points with 7 games to play and we will have an uphill climb in trying to reach 1st place in the North.
The MOB are hopeful that Kevin Lacorix will be back playing this week. Kevin has missed 46 games with a fractured ankle and his return should provide a big boost to the offence.
The Barons now trail Spruce Grove by 3 points with 7 games to play and we will have an uphill climb in trying to reach 1st place in the North.
The MOB are hopeful that Kevin Lacorix will be back playing this week. Kevin has missed 46 games with a fractured ankle and his return should provide a big boost to the offence.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Big win in Bonnyville
The Barons secured their second straight shut out victory of the current road trip with a 3-0 win in Bonnyville last night. The team once again played a strong game defensively out shooting Bonnyville 34-21 and out chancing them 14-8. The Barons had 42 hits in the game as the physicality continues to rev up in anticipation of playoffs.
Rookie goalie Tanner Jaillet picked up his first AJHL shut out with a solid performance in net. Brock Maschmeyer scored his 8th goal of the year on the power play early in the second period. Justin Rose scored his 32nd shorthanded with 8 seconds left in the 2nd period. Brett Printz scored his 9th
early in the third to seal the win.
Did You Know
The MOB have now scored 9 short handed goals this season.
Markus Gerbrandt picked up an assist to extend his point streak to 5 games.
Carson Cooper and Markus Gerbrandt led the Barons with 6 hits each.
Rookie goalie Tanner Jaillet picked up his first AJHL shut out with a solid performance in net. Brock Maschmeyer scored his 8th goal of the year on the power play early in the second period. Justin Rose scored his 32nd shorthanded with 8 seconds left in the 2nd period. Brett Printz scored his 9th
early in the third to seal the win.
Did You Know
The MOB have now scored 9 short handed goals this season.
Markus Gerbrandt picked up an assist to extend his point streak to 5 games.
Carson Cooper and Markus Gerbrandt led the Barons with 6 hits each.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Solid Road Win
The Barons had a solid effort in locking up a 4-0 road win in Lloydminster last night. The MOB out shot Lloyd 33-22 and out chanced them 12-6 in the contest.
John Dunbar was plus 3 on the evening and contributed 1 goal and 2 assists to pace the team offensively. Brody Hoffman picked up his 4th shut out of the season. The Mob had 48 hits in the game with Drew McLaughlin contributing 7 hits while Leighton McLachlan had 5 hits.
Did You Know
Mitchell Board had his 23rd goal and now has a 5 game point streak.
John Dunbar and Markus Gerbrandt are on 4 game point streaks.
The Barons are 27-5-3 against the North division this season.
John Dunbar was plus 3 on the evening and contributed 1 goal and 2 assists to pace the team offensively. Brody Hoffman picked up his 4th shut out of the season. The Mob had 48 hits in the game with Drew McLaughlin contributing 7 hits while Leighton McLachlan had 5 hits.
Did You Know
Mitchell Board had his 23rd goal and now has a 5 game point streak.
John Dunbar and Markus Gerbrandt are on 4 game point streaks.
The Barons are 27-5-3 against the North division this season.
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