Pooley’s hat trick completes epic comeback, forces Game 5

FORT MCMURRAY, AB (March 9, 2013) — Six seconds away from the end of the season, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons were granted a second life by a Scott Pooley (Granger, IN) goal; and less than a minute into overtime, the rookie forward capped off a career night with the game-winner, as the MOB stunned […]

Coach’s Blog – Barons 1-1 Heading Home

The Barons were able to split the first 2 games of their play off series with Whitecourt and head home for games Friday and Saturday at the Casman Centre. The Barons dropped Game 1 Monday in Whitecourt 4-2. The MOB looked very tight and fell behind 2-0 in the first period before bouncing back with […]

Connect: Lalor caps off rookie season with award nomination

The following column appears in this week's edition of Fort McMurray Connect: Barons fans have been treated to a real rookie sensation this season; the kind they haven’t seen in several years. 17-year old Luc Lalor, an underage, undersized forward who could still be playing minor hockey right now, has made an immediate impact in […]

Fraser delivers Game 2 in 2-1 nailbiter (AUDIO)

WHITECOURT, AB (March 5, 2013) — Justin Fraser (Hussar, AB) scored the game-winner in the dying minutes of the 3rd period, as the Fort McMurray Oil Barons evened their opening round series with the Whitecourt Wolverines at 1 game a piece after a 2-1 road win on Tuesday night. The Barons bounced back from a […]

Barons fall in first playoff game 4-2 (AUDIO)

WHITECOURT, AB (March 4, 2013) — Hayden Dawes (Stony Plain, AB) erased a two-goal deficit with two second-period power play goals, but the Whitecourt Wolverines pulled away in the third for a 4-2 win in Game 1 of the best-of-5 first round series between the two teams on Monday night in Whitecourt. For the Barons, […]

Barons end regular season with 2-0 home loss to Bonnyville (AUDIO)

FORT MCMURRAY, AB (February 27, 2013) — Two first period goals stood up for the Bonnyville Pontiacs on Wednesday night as the Fort McMurray Oil Barons dropped their final regular season game of the 2012-13 campaign 2-0 at the Casman Centre. The MOB was once again playing with only 3 defencemen in the lineup, and […]

Short-staffed MOB falls 3-2 in OT to Bonnyville

BONNYVILLE, AB (February 26, 2013) — Despite dressing just three defencemen, and using forward Alex Cromwell (McKinney, TX) as an impromptu replacement on the back end, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons never trailed in regulation in Bonnyville Tuesday night, but fell 3-2 in overtime to the divisional rival Pontiacs. With the loss, the Barons can […]

Come by early Wednesday night; team awards at 7:15

Don't forget to arrive early for Wednesday night's Oil Barons game against the Bonnyville Pontiacs. Team awards will be handed out on-ice starting at 7:15! Puck drop time will still be at 7:30 – warmups will start early at 6:45.

Playoff Ticket Packages on sale!

10-pack playoff tickets are now on sale! The price this year for adults is $200.00 ($20 per game), and $150.00 ($15 per game) for students and seniors. The playoffs start on March 5, but the schedule hasn't yet been set. If season ticket holders do not wish to buy the package, you will have until […]