Danny Akkouche Commits to Nipissing University

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are proud to announce that Danny Akkouche has committed to Nipissing University. The Nipissing Lakers compete in U Sports and are located in North Bay, Ontario. Akkouche Captained the Oil Barons and led the team in goals (19) assists (30) and points (49) playing in his first season with the […]

Vincent Filion Commits to the University of Quebec Trois Rivieres

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are proud to announce that goaltender Vincent Filion has committed to the University of Quebec Trois Rivieres. The Patriotes compete in U Sports and have won 4 University Cup championships since being established in 1969. Filion has played the most games amongst goalies in the AJHL with 43 where he […]

Spring Camp Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort McMurray Oil Barons Announce Spring Identification Camps in Cochrane and Beaumont, Alberta Fort McMurray, AB – The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are pleased to announce the hosting of their 2025 Spring Identification Camps, set to take place in Cochrane, Alberta from April 25–27, and in Beaumont, Alberta from May 2–4. The […]

Game 5 Recap (MOB vs WCW)

The Oil Barons season came to a heartbreaking close, as they were eliminated by the Whitecourt Wolverines in overtime, 2-1. Justin Dumais had the lone goal for the MOB, while Vincent Filion had a terrific effort, turning aside 36 shots in the loss. Filion’s brilliance was on full display in the first period. Early on, […]

Game 4 Recap (MOB vs WCW)

Fort McMurray is now on the brink of elimination. Despite a better effort in game four, the Oil Barons were downed 4-2 at the hands of the Whitecourt Wolverines. Carter Schmidt and Louis-Charles Cunningham had the goals for the MOB, while Vincent Filion turned aside 23 shots in the loss.  Whitecourt opened the scoring. While […]

Oil Barons Silent Jersey Auction 2025 Playoffs

The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are hosting a silent auction for game worn jerseys starting at our home game on Tuesday, March 25th (Game 3). The bidding will end when the playoffs are officially over for the Oil Barons. The starting bid for the game worn (blue) uniforms will be $300. Only in person bids […]

Game 2 Recap (MOB vs WCW)

The Oil Barons evened their North Division semi-final series with a narrow 3-2 victory at JDA Place. Trennen Redlick, Shawn Eliav and Carter Schmidt got the tallies for Fort McMurray, while Vincent Filion turned aside 28 shots in the win. The MOB opened the scoring. A turnover ended up on the stick of Redlick, and […]

Game 1 Recap (MOB vs WCW)

Fort McMurray dropped a narrow Game 1 in the AJHL North Division Semi-Finals, 3-2 at the hands of the Whitecourt Wolverines. Danny Akkouche had a goal and assist, Justin Dumais had a pair of helpers, while Vincent Filion turned aside 26 shots in the loss.  Whitecourt opened the scoring late in the first period. Jalen […]

Oil Barons vs Wolverines Series Preview

Story Coming In: Fort McMurray ended the season with their first three game winning streak since December of 2022. With added confidence, the Oil Barons are set for their first round, North Division semi-final series against Whitecourt. The MOB went 2-2-2 against the Wolverines this season. Three of the six games between the two teams […]

Oil Barons Game Recap (March 15th vs Pontiacs)

The MOB ended the 2024/25 regular season on a high note with a 4-3 win over the Bonnyville Pontiacs, earning the team their first three game winning streak since December of 2022. Danny Akkouche had a pair of goals, Justin Dumais extended his point streak to seven games, while Gavin Melcher turned aside 24 shots […]