Barons acquire Clark from Okotoks

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons have acquired forward Jordan Clark from the Okotoks Oilers for future considerations. The 1993-born native of Parksville, B.C. racked up 11 points and 193 penalty minutes in 50 games played last year.

Barons head to Okotoks to finish preseason

The Oil Barons are in Okotoks this weekend for a three-game tournament to end the pre-season. They'll play the Okotoks Oilers on Thursday, the Brooks Bandits on Friday, and the Camrose Kodiaks on Saturday. Check the website for updates!

COACH’S BLOG: Barons Go 1-2 During Exhibition Weekend

The Oil Barons started the exhibition schedule this past weekend going 1-2 in their first 3 games. The team was very tentative Friday losing 5-2 in Sherwood Park. Jessey Touchette and Parker Evans-Campbell scored in what can only be described as a very sloppy game. The Barons bounced back with a 3-2 overtime victory in […]

MOB Head Coach Extends Contract

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons and head coach/general manager Gord Thibodeau has agreed to terms on an extension that will keep the veteran coach with the team through the 2014-15 season. Thibodeau had one year remaining on his previous extension, but he will now be able to oversee the progress of many of the new […]

Mitchell Board Commits to SAIT Trojans

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are pleased to announce that 20 year old forward Mitchell Board (Calgary, AB) has committed to attend and play for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. Mitchell just completed his 2nd year in the Alberta Junior Hockey […]

Matt Szpak Commits to Iowa State Cyclones

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are pleased to announce that 20 year old defenceman Matt Szpak (Fort McMurray, AB) has committed to attend and play for the Iowa State Cyclones for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. The Cyclones play in the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association). Matt was able to complete his junior career in his […]

New MOB Captain Named

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons have announced their new captain for the 2012-13 season: defenceman Brock Maschmeyer. Barons head coach and general manager Gord Thibodeau made the announcement at the team's annual banquet Tuesday night. “Each year at the banquet, it's been a tradition that we would name our captain for the following season, and […]