Camp Opens Aug 17th

Monday, August 13, 2012

Camp Opens Aug 17th

The Oil Barons Main Camp begins Friday August 17th with 41 players reporting and skating this weekend at the Casman Center. The team is hoping to cut down to 29 players for the start of the exhibition season Aug 24th in Sherwood Park.

The Barons have also hired former player Ryan Allen as the new Assistant Coach for the upcoming season. Ryan just completed his 5th season at Brock University (CIS) and will focus on strength and conditioning with the team.

Did You Know

Congrats to former Baron Jack Maclellan who signed a 1 year deal with the Nashville Predators. Jack just completed 4 seasons at Brown University.

Congrats also to Tommy Fitzpatrick who signed an amateur tryout with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL after 3 season at Marian College.

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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.