Barons Capture Game 3

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Barons Capture Game 3

The Barons took a 2-1 lead in the AJHL Final with a tight 3-2 victory over Brooks last night at the Casman Centre. Justin Rose with his 7th of the playoffs broke a 2-2 tie with 9 minutes remaining in the 3rd period to solidify the win for the MOB.

Brooks led in shots 33-28 and both teams had 10 scoring chances in the game. John Dunbar opened the scoring with his 6th of the playoffs and Mitchell Board added his 10th before Brooks stormed back to tie the game at 2 in the 2nd period. Brody Hoffman stopped 31 shots for his 10th win of the playoffs. Carson Cooper and Mike Puddifant each added 2 assists on the evening.

Did You Know

Justin Rose now has 5 career game winning goals in 47 playoff games.

Killian Hutt set up the winning goal and extended his point streak to 7 games.

Dylan Seymour and Markus Gerbrandt have played 51 career playoff games, Matt Szpak is next with 50.

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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.