The Barons are Back

Saturday, August 18, 2012

The Barons are Back

Main Camp started last night at the Casman Centre as 41 players try to earn a spot on the 2012/13 Oil Barons roster.

Last nights action saw team Blue score a 8-6 victory over the Gold squad. Veteran Mike Marianchuk led the Blue team with 2 goals and 2 assists while line mate Kevin Lacroix added 1 goal and 3 assists. Harrison Hendrix, Brock Maschmeyer and Brett Printz all contributed 2 goals in the scrimmage. Goalie Tanner Jaillet sparkled in net stopping 19 of the 20 shots he faced.

The Oil Barons have acquired Forward Jordan Clark from Okotoks. Jordan is a feisty forward who likes to play a crash and bang style that should make him a fan favourite in Fort McMurray.

Did You Know

Tale of the Tape:

27 of the 41 players at camp are 6' or taller, and 18 of the 41 are over 190lbs.

17 year old Taylor Lileikis was the tallest player at 6'5 while local player Aaron Petten checked in at 5'6. 17 year old Mitchell Kearney weighed in at 219lbs while local goalie Robert Gillard came in at 145lbs.

Veteran Dman Sam House reported to camp at 186lbs, 25 pounds heavier than his weight of last season. Returning forward Brett Printz tipped the scales at 202, 18 pounds lighter than last season.

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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.