Barons Down 3-2

Friday, April 13, 2012

Barons Down 3-2

The Oil Barons have their backs against the wall after dropping a 4-1 decision in Game 5 in Brooks Thursday evening. The Bandits had evened the series with a 3-2 win at the Casman Centre in Game 4.

Despite out shooting the Bandits 43-25 and out chancing the 21-8 the Bandits were able to even the series in Fort McMurray scoring 2 power play goals to seal the victory. Kevin Lacroix scored his 10th of the playoffs and Colton Parayko added his 2nd late in the game.

Game 5 saw Brooks hold a 1-0 lead for 40 minutes before putting the game away in the 3rd period. The Barons struggled all night in handling the puck and the Bandits made them pay for their mistakes.

The Barons now face a do or die situation Saturday at the Casman Centre and must summon some energy from their home fans to send the series to a game 7 Monday in Brooks.

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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.