Fort McMurray Oil Barons

News for September 2014

Fort McMurrayâ€™s Andrew Boutilier tapped by Hockey Canada

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 29, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are delighted by the news that the team’s associate governor, and longtime Fort McMurray hockey contributor, Andrew Boutilier,...

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WATCH: McKinstryâ€™s game-winner completes comeback, 3-2 over Canucks

SPRUCE GROVE, AB (September 27, 2014) – Jackson McKinstry (Calgary, AB) scored his first goal as an Oil Baron with just 33 seconds left in regulation, as the Fort McMurray...

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WATCH: Barons fall in showcase opener, 4-3 to Okotoks

SPRUCE GROVE, AB (September 26, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons (6-3) allowed two goals in the span of 13 seconds in the first period, and the Okotoks Oilers...

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Oil Barons sign goalie Sittler

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 25, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League have added 1996-born goaltender Jayden Sittler (Red Deer, AB) to the roster,...

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WATCH: Barons bounce back to beat Bonnyville, 2-1

BONNYVILLE, AB (September 24, 2014) – Zach Fortin (St. Jerome, PQ) made 42 saves and Jetlan Houcher scored the game-winner shorthanded in the third period, as the Fort McMurray Oil...

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Oil Barons announce new Manager of Communications

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 23, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons have hired Tyler King as their new Manager of Communications, the team announced today. King assumes the newly-created role...

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WATCH: Oil Barons fall at home for first time, 5-4 to Canmore

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 21, 2014) -- The Fort McMurray Oil Barons (5-2) fell just short of a weekend home sweep on Sunday afternoon, falling at the Casman Centre for...

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WATCH: Lofthouse lights lamp 4 times as Oil Barons down Olds 6-3

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 20, 2014) – Trent Lofthouse (Surrey, BC) scored four times in his home debut, as the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (5-1) defeated the Olds Grizzlys (3-2-1)...

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Prestige FC Charity Tailgate Party - September 18th

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VIDEO: Watch the Casman Centre ice go in, in 5 minutes!

We had our cameras rolling as the Casman Centre staff put the ice in for the 2014-15 season - check out our time lapse-like video of the process!

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Oil Barons to head to Anzac for practice and community skate Friday

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 17, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons invite the community of Anzac to join them on Friday afternoon as the team takes a trip down...

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Prestige FC - September 19th

Prestige FC 6 Get more info here. Buy tickets here.

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - October 21st

The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are coming to Fort McMurray on October 21, 2014. Get ready to hear all of your favourite hits including “Fishin’ in...

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VIDEO: Watch the Oil Barons' first road trip of the year!

Video highlights from the MOB's first three road games, in Lloydminster and two in Grande Prairie:

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Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week - Jetlan Houcher

The Canalta Hotels AJHL Player of the Week for the opening week of the 2014-2015 AJHL Season is Jetlan Houcher of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. Houcher opened the season...

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Oil Barons trim roster to 23

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 14, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League have reduced their roster size back down to 23, releasing defenceman Cole...

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Barons suffer first loss, 6-3 in Grande Prairie

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB (September 13, 2014) – Jade McMullen scored three goals, and the official shot tally read 53-28 for the home side, as the Grande Prairie Storm (2-2) became...

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Houcher hat trick and flawless Fortin lead Barons to 4-0 win in GP

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB (September 12, 2014) – Zach Fortin (St. Jerome, PQ) stopped all 39 shots he faced, while captain Jetlan Houcher (Paradise Valley, AB) scored his first-ever junior hockey...

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Oil Barons bring in WHL veteran and Minnesota prospect

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 11, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League have added 1994-born right wing/centre Trent Lofthouse (Surrey, BC) and 1996-born centre/right-wing...

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Barons extend undefeated start to season with 2-1 shootout win in Lloydminster

LLOYDMINSTER, SK (September 10, 2014) – Despite a 42-19 shot margin against them, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (3-0) kept their undefeated start to the 2014-15 season going on Wednesday...

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VIDEO: Get to know head coach Curtis Hunt

Get to know new Oil Barons head coach Curtis Hunt! Here's the sit-down interview with the coach we aired on our video scoreboard this weekend. The new Oil Barons head coach...

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WATCH: Fortin saves 36 as Barons shut out Thunder 3-0

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 6, 2014) -- Zach Fortin (St. Jerome, PQ) stopped all 36 shots sent his way Saturday night in his first AJHL start, as the Fort McMurray...

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WATCH: Houcher's heroics give Barons 2-1 OT home opener win

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 5, 2014) -- Jetlan Houcher (Paradise Valley, AB) scored 3:27 into overtime to lift the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (1-0) to a 2-1 overtime win over...

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Oil Barons introduce broadcast team for 2014-15

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 4, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are happy to announce that the organization’s broadcast agreement with KAOS 91.1 has been officially signed, and to...

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Forwards Ryback, Harder signed

FORT McMURRAY, AB (September 1, 2014) – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League have signed 1995-born forwards Aaron Ryback (Winnipeg, MB) and Nick Harder (Sherwood...

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2014 Archives

January

Bandits end Barons' home winning streak

[1/31/14 @ 11:56 pm]

Get to know your favorite Oil Barons

[1/29/14 @ 8:00 pm]

Oil Barons steamroll Pontiacs on historic night

[1/29/14 @ 12:37 am]

Oil Barons take down Saints

[1/24/14 @ 10:46 pm]

Oil Barons blown out by Wolverines

[1/23/14 @ 10:06 pm]

Tom Keca: Leaving a Legacy in Minor Hockey

[1/22/14 @ 11:15 am]

Alex Cromwell Accepts Scholarship to Providence College

[1/21/14 @ 5:52 pm]

Oil Barons edge Wolverines 3-2

[1/19/14 @ 10:11 am]

January 12 Oil Barons game vs Sherwood Park Rescheduled

[1/16/14 @ 3:59 pm]

Coach's Blog - Barons win 3rd straight on the road

[1/16/14 @ 6:09 am]

Oil Barons down Pontiacs 3-2

[1/14/14 @ 9:46 pm]

Coach's Blog - Barons 2-0 on Road Trip

[1/10/14 @ 9:27 am]

Wilcox's game winner pushes Barons past Wolverines

[1/8/14 @ 11:05 pm]

Oil Barons earn first road win of 2014 with a 5-2 win over Grande Prairie Storm

[1/7/14 @ 10:11 pm]

Coach's Blog - Barons add 2 more Home Wins

[1/5/14 @ 12:16 pm]

Oil Barons beat Bobcats 4-1

[1/5/14 @ 12:18 am]

Glenn Anderson's NHL All-Stars vs Keyano Huskies - January 19

[1/3/14 @ 11:50 am]

February

Bloom nets two as Barons push past Bobcats

[2/28/14 @ 11:07 pm]

The Playoffs are here!

[2/26/14 @ 10:54 am]

Barons shutout Thunder to tie league record

[2/25/14 @ 11:58 pm]

Jaillet named league's top goaltender

[2/24/14 @ 7:23 pm]

Crusaders down Barons in shootout

[2/23/14 @ 10:04 pm]

2014 Dream Home Lottery Winners!

[2/23/14 @ 1:47 pm]

Oil Barons shutout Saints

[2/23/14 @ 12:05 am]

Durkee's two goal night leads Barons past Thunder

[2/19/14 @ 11:20 pm]

Saulnier Accepts Scholarship to University of Alabama Huntsville

[2/18/14 @ 2:41 pm]

Oil Barons slip past Storm, 4-3

[2/15/14 @ 10:16 pm]

Storm edge Oil Barons

[2/14/14 @ 10:33 pm]

Pontiacs pummel Oil Barons

[2/12/14 @ 10:05 pm]

Barons blank Crusaders

[2/8/14 @ 11:19 pm]

Oil Barons fall to Crusaders

[2/7/14 @ 11:45 pm]

Oil Barons roll over Mustangs in 4-1 win

[2/2/14 @ 12:33 am]

March

Saints take down Barons 3-1

[3/31/14 @ 11:54 pm]

Miller's hat-trick leads MOB past Saints

[3/29/14 @ 10:09 pm]

Oil Barons double up on Saints in game one

[3/28/14 @ 10:21 pm]

Video highlights: Oil Barons shutout Bobcats in Game 7

[3/27/14 @ 12:27 am]

Bobcats even series with Barons

[3/24/14 @ 11:13 pm]

Diamond Rio coming to the Casman Center July 16

[3/24/14 @ 9:55 am]

Bobcats down Barons in OT

[3/22/14 @ 11:55 pm]

Oil Barons push Bobcats to brink

[3/18/14 @ 11:14 pm]

Barons top Bobcats in game three

[3/17/14 @ 11:07 pm]

Oil Barons drop game two to Bobcats

[3/15/14 @ 11:42 pm]

Oil Barons slip past Bobcats in game one

[3/15/14 @ 12:31 am]

Oil Barons complete sweep of Thunder

[3/9/14 @ 9:31 pm]

Oil Barons topple Thunder to take 2-0 series lead

[3/8/14 @ 12:08 am]

Oil Barons beat Thunder 4-1 in game one

[3/7/14 @ 12:38 am]

June Bug Festival with Disneyâ€™s Choo Choo Soul June 15

[3/4/14 @ 9:13 pm]

Oil Barons end regular season with loss to Bobcats

[3/1/14 @ 10:43 pm]

April

Hergenhein signs 3-year deal to remain Oil Barons head scout

[4/24/14 @ 2:36 pm]

Oil Barons receive commitment from 3 top-tier Calgary prospects

[4/22/14 @ 4:02 pm]

Barons seeking Head Coach & General Manager

[4/18/14 @ 12:00 am]

Oil Barons relieve head coach

[4/17/14 @ 11:08 am]

Hunt Mania Gun and Sportsman Show May 23-25

[4/14/14 @ 10:17 am]

Jaillet, Vanderlaan highlight Oil Barons Awards Banquet

[4/11/14 @ 6:13 pm]

Prestige FC V May 16th

[4/9/14 @ 10:49 am]

Oil Barons eliminated in overtime

[4/9/14 @ 12:06 am]

Saints dominate Oil Barons in game 5 to extend series

[4/4/14 @ 11:54 pm]

"Gutty effort" pays off for Oil Barons in game 4

[4/1/14 @ 11:36 pm]

Fan bus for game 5

[4/1/14 @ 6:33 pm]

May

Oil Barons hire Hunt as new head coach/GM

[5/15/14 @ 4:00 pm]

Jaillet named top goaltender for entire CJHL

[5/10/14 @ 12:00 am]

June

Oil Barons sign reigning Northstars MVP Xavier

[6/26/14 @ 12:41 pm]

Oil Barons retain Allen in expanded Assistant Coach role

[6/24/14 @ 12:51 pm]

Ryan Bloom moving on to Queenâ€™s University

[6/19/14 @ 5:23 pm]

Byrne Bound for Norwich University

[6/17/14 @ 4:28 pm]

Snoop Dogg - July 17

[6/6/14 @ 3:41 pm]

July

Casman Centre & Oil Barons Office Closed July 21 - 25

[7/15/14 @ 11:31 pm]

Blue-Gold Game - August 17th

[7/9/14 @ 11:21 pm]

Oil Barons vs. Bonnyville - August 22

[7/9/14 @ 11:19 pm]

VIDEO: Hunt discusses first Summer Camp

[7/7/14 @ 9:24 am]

VIDEO: Hunt holds first practices on Day 1 of Summer Camp

[7/5/14 @ 2:12 am]

Barons add U.S., Sask.-based scouts

[7/4/14 @ 10:56 am]

August

LISTEN: Barons drop final pre-season game, 1-0 to Drumheller

[8/31/14 @ 4:00 am]

LISTEN: Oil Barons beat the Bandits 5-4 in pre-season

[8/30/14 @ 1:59 am]

Oil Barons ranked #1 in Canada

[8/29/14 @ 11:54 am]

LISTEN: MOB fall for first time in pre-season, 4-1 in Okotoks

[8/29/14 @ 1:58 am]

Barons acquire young defenceman McCann from Calgary for Dawes, futures

[8/27/14 @ 7:14 pm]

Defenceman no longer with Oil Barons

[8/25/14 @ 9:56 pm]

Barons beat Bonnyville 4-0, now 2-0 in exhibition

[8/25/14 @ 2:51 am]

WATCH: Oil Barons open preseason with 5-4 win over Bonnyville

[8/23/14 @ 1:28 am]

Fort McMurray Oil Barons and KAOS 91.1 announce broadcast agreement

[8/22/14 @ 1:17 pm]

Barons introduce new education consultant

[8/20/14 @ 9:13 pm]

WATCH: Ayotte notches 4 points as Gold takes down Blue 6-3

[8/19/14 @ 2:51 am]

Oil Barons release 2014 Main Camp schedule

[8/14/14 @ 3:50 pm]

Mike Brodeur Joins Oil Barons as Video & Goalie Coach

[8/13/14 @ 5:37 pm]

September

Fort McMurrayâ€™s Andrew Boutilier tapped by Hockey Canada

[9/29/14 @ 1:55 am]

WATCH: McKinstryâ€™s game-winner completes comeback, 3-2 over Canucks

[9/28/14 @ 12:00 am]

WATCH: Barons fall in showcase opener, 4-3 to Okotoks

[9/27/14 @ 1:07 am]

Oil Barons sign goalie Sittler

[9/25/14 @ 6:41 pm]

WATCH: Barons bounce back to beat Bonnyville, 2-1

[9/25/14 @ 2:47 pm]

Oil Barons announce new Manager of Communications

[9/23/14 @ 1:00 pm]

WATCH: Oil Barons fall at home for first time, 5-4 to Canmore

[9/22/14 @ 1:57 am]

WATCH: Lofthouse lights lamp 4 times as Oil Barons down Olds 6-3

[9/20/14 @ 11:38 pm]

Prestige FC Charity Tailgate Party - September 18th

[9/18/14 @ 12:00 am]

VIDEO: Watch the Casman Centre ice go in, in 5 minutes!

[9/17/14 @ 11:51 pm]

Oil Barons to head to Anzac for practice and community skate Friday

[9/17/14 @ 7:51 pm]

Prestige FC - September 19th

[9/17/14 @ 12:00 am]

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - October 21st

[9/16/14 @ 3:59 pm]

VIDEO: Watch the Oil Barons' first road trip of the year!

[9/16/14 @ 3:48 pm]

Oil Barons trim roster to 23

[9/14/14 @ 7:21 pm]

Barons suffer first loss, 6-3 in Grande Prairie

[9/14/14 @ 12:17 am]

Houcher hat trick and flawless Fortin lead Barons to 4-0 win in GP

[9/13/14 @ 12:57 am]

Oil Barons bring in WHL veteran and Minnesota prospect

[9/11/14 @ 12:44 pm]

Barons extend undefeated start to season with 2-1 shootout win in Lloydminster

[9/11/14 @ 2:23 am]

VIDEO: Get to know head coach Curtis Hunt

[9/9/14 @ 3:29 am]

WATCH: Fortin saves 36 as Barons shut out Thunder 3-0

[9/7/14 @ 2:52 am]

WATCH: Houcher's heroics give Barons 2-1 OT home opener win

[9/6/14 @ 2:34 am]

Oil Barons introduce broadcast team for 2014-15

[9/4/14 @ 1:19 pm]

Forwards Ryback, Harder signed

[9/1/14 @ 9:27 pm]

October

Local forward Gable to make Oil Barons debut Friday

[10/30/14 @ 5:47 pm]

Barons captains help kick off flu shot campaign

[10/28/14 @ 2:43 am]

MOB comeback falls short in 5-4 OT loss in Lloyd

[10/27/14 @ 4:03 am]

Bobcats blank Barons, 3-0

[10/25/14 @ 4:33 pm]

Fort McKay Community Arena packed for first-ever Barons visit

[10/22/14 @ 8:04 pm]

Oil Barons announce roster moves

[10/22/14 @ 5:17 pm]

Oil Barons acquire import forward Ceh

[10/20/14 @ 5:20 pm]

Barons heading to Fort McKay on Tuesday

[10/20/14 @ 4:24 am]

Trust Fund established for Carlson family

[10/20/14 @ 4:10 am]

WATCH: Barons blank Mustangs 2-0

[10/18/14 @ 11:35 pm]

WATCH: Kodiaks top Barons 2-1

[10/17/14 @ 11:35 pm]

Oil Barons acquire forward Gruszka in trade

[10/16/14 @ 12:00 pm]

$1.6 Million in Prizes! Check out the Oil Barons Dream Home!

[10/16/14 @ 12:04 am]

$50,000 Early Bird Draw - Deadline October 26th!

[10/14/14 @ 2:05 am]

Comeback falls short in 3-2 shootout loss to Mustangs

[10/12/14 @ 7:00 pm]

Eagles take down MOB 5-3

[10/11/14 @ 10:26 pm]

Dragons come back three times to beat Barons 5-4 in OT

[10/11/14 @ 3:18 am]

Oil Barons sign veteran forward Burzan

[10/9/14 @ 1:11 pm]

WATCH: Barons beat the Bobcats in comeback win

[10/8/14 @ 2:40 am]

VIDEO/AUDIO: 3-1 lead slips away in 5-4 loss in Whitecourt

[10/5/14 @ 10:16 am]

VIDEO/AUDIO: Saints down MOB 7-2

[10/4/14 @ 2:16 am]

Tyler Dea returns to Oil Barons

[10/3/14 @ 12:01 pm]

November

WATCH: Lewchuk stops 31 in debut as Barons beat Storm 3-1

[11/30/14 @ 4:17 am]

WATCH: Teddies fly as Barons wipe out Storm 4-1

[11/29/14 @ 12:09 am]

Wolverines edge Barons 3-2

[11/22/14 @ 11:26 pm]

WATCH: Barons beat Wolverines 5-4

[11/22/14 @ 12:03 am]

Oil Barons acquire goaltender Lewchuk from Estevan, trade Gruszka to Campbellton

[11/20/14 @ 5:27 pm]

Cash for Christmas Deadline is December 7!

[11/19/14 @ 1:09 pm]

LISTEN: Barons win in Whitecourt 3-2

[11/16/14 @ 10:33 pm]

WATCH: Barons complete 4-3 comeback over Saints

[11/16/14 @ 1:18 am]

LISTEN: Crusaders shut out MOB 3-0

[11/15/14 @ 4:53 pm]

Teddy Bear Toss - Friday, November 28th

[11/10/14 @ 12:38 pm]

PHOTOS: Oil Barons help out at Pizza 73

[11/9/14 @ 9:59 pm]

WATCH: Barons double up Crusaders 4-2

[11/8/14 @ 10:57 pm]

Fort McMurray’s Tomchuk returns to Oil Barons, MOB acquires Star from Olds

[11/8/14 @ 1:45 pm]

Watch the making of the Oil Barons donut!

[11/7/14 @ 6:34 pm]

The New Year's Eve Rockin' Country Live Concert Cabaret - December 31

[11/7/14 @ 12:00 am]

Take a tour of the Casman Centre expansion!

[11/5/14 @ 5:16 am]

WATCH: Barons topple Pontiacs 5-2

[11/5/14 @ 1:15 am]

WATCH: Saints skate to 5-2 win

[11/1/14 @ 11:51 pm]

Barons acquire Franz, rights to Welykholowa

[11/1/14 @ 2:17 pm]

WATCH: Saints beat Barons 5-2

[11/1/14 @ 12:06 am]

December

Community invited to public practice and autograph session with the Oil Barons

[12/30/14 @ 1:50 pm]

Merry Christmas!

[12/25/14 @ 2:17 pm]

Kodiaks rebound to beat MOB 5-4 in OT

[12/22/14 @ 12:17 am]

WATCH: Oil Barons come back to beat Olds 3-2 in shootout

[12/20/14 @ 4:12 am]

Oil Barons statement on Danton Ayotte suspension

[12/17/14 @ 9:16 pm]

WATCH: Barons blank Crusaders 2-0

[12/13/14 @ 11:42 pm]

WATCH: Barons comeback to beat Crusaders 6-3

[12/13/14 @ 12:16 am]

Oil Barons to retire #7 in honour of Scottie Upshall on January 10th

[12/12/14 @ 2:10 pm]

Season Ticket Holders - Friday deadline for WCC Packages

[12/11/14 @ 11:50 am]

WATCH: Saints squeak by Barons 2-1

[12/10/14 @ 10:28 pm]

Oil Barons Santa Skate - Sunday, December 14th

[12/10/14 @ 1:20 am]

Oil Barons recall local forward Gable, Davis

[12/9/14 @ 7:38 pm]

Jetlan Houcher Commits to the University of Alabama-Huntsville

[12/9/14 @ 1:31 pm]

Former leading scorer Lalor returns to Oil Barons

[12/7/14 @ 8:18 pm]

WATCH: Two out of three: MOB beats Canucks 3-1 to cap off road trip

[12/7/14 @ 5:00 pm]

WATCH: Barons bury Bandits 5-2

[12/6/14 @ 10:13 pm]

LISTEN: Oilers beat Barons 5-1

[12/6/14 @ 8:30 pm]

VIDEO: Check out the 2014 Teddy Bear Toss!

[12/5/14 @ 2:17 pm]

WATCH: MOB going up on a Tuesday; downs Bonnyville 4-2

[12/3/14 @ 4:00 am]

Oil Barons trade Irvin to Canucks to complete November 1 trade

[12/2/14 @ 12:02 am]

Oil Barons acquire forward McNeill, defenceman Irvin from Mustangs

[12/1/14 @ 9:41 am]

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