Bandits take down MOB 5-0 (AUDIO)

BROOKS, AB (November 10, 2012) — Dakota Mason had a five-point night, and goalie Michael Frederick shut out the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (10-11-2) for the second time this year, en route to a 5-0 Bandits win at the Centennial Regional Arena on Saturday night. With the win, the Bandits (20-0) set yet another record […]

Jones scores 2 in MOB debut, but Barons fall to Canucks 3-2 (AUDIO)

CALGARY, AB (November 9, 2012) — Doug Jones (Calgary, AB) scored twice in his debut, but the comeback fell just short as the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (10-10-2) fell 3-2 to the Calgary Canucks (11-11-1) on the road on Friday night. For the Barons, it snapped a two-game win streak that had seen the club […]

Connect: Anticipated return of House getting closer

The following column appeared in this week's edition of Connect Weekly: Oil Barons defenceman Sam House was riding into the 2012-13 season with about as much momentum as he could. The mid-season acquisition from the Calgary Canucks ended last year’s playoff run with perhaps his best performances of his junior A career, having taken a […]

Coach’s Blog – Magical Win at the Casman Centre

The Barons pulled off a gutsy comeback scoring a 4-3 overtime win over Bonnyville last night at the Casman Centre. Trailing 3-1 with 13 minutes left in the game the MOB rallied scoring the tying goal with 10 seconds left in the game. Kevin Lacroix (3rd) scored on a 5 on 3 power play to send the game […]

Coach’s Blog – 3 Point Weekend

The Barons gained 3 of 4 points from Spruce Grove this weekend at the Casman Centre losing 3-2 in overtime Friday before bouncing back with a 4-0 win Saturday. Friday's effort saw Harrison Hendrix (10th) score with 33 seconds left in regulation to gain a point for the Barons. Danny Gayle (4th) scored earlier in […]

McAndrews scores for Spruce in OT, Barons lose 3-2

FORT MCMURRAY, AB (November 2, 2012) — Harry Hendrix (Calgary, AB) became the first Fort McMurray Oil Baron to hit double-digits in goals this season, but it wasn't enough, as the Spruce Grove Saints downed the Barons 3-2 in overtime on Friday night at the Casman Centre. The game was an evenly-matched affair, with the […]

Barons demolish Saints in Wood’s first shutout 4-0 (VIDEO & AUDIO)

FORT MCMURRAY, AB (November 3, 2012) — Despite losing an additional two skaters Friday night with injuries to forward Brett Printz and defenceman Mike Green, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons bounced back Saturday with a huge 4-0 win over the rival Spruce Grove Saints at the Casman Centre. Goaltender Ethan Wood (St. Albert, AB) made […]

Coach’s Blog – Barons Split on Road

The MOB returned from a rare mid week road trip going 1-1 against Bonnyville and Lloydminster. The Barons lost 4-1 in Bonnyville Tuesday being out shot 40-30 while both teams had 15 scoring chances on the night. Harrison Hendrix (7th) scored the only goal while Tanner Jaillet was very sharp in the loss. The Barons lost […]

Hendrix scores OT winner in Lloyd, MOB wins 4-3

LLOYDMINSTER, SK (October 31, 2012) — The third time was the charm for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (8-9-1) in Lloydminster this season. Harry Hendrix (Calgary, AB) scored his team-leading ninth goal of the year in the overtime frame to give the Barons a much-needed win against the Lloydminster Bobcats (3-12-2). Hendrix had opened the […]