Coach’s Blog – Weekend Sweep

The Barons continued their winning ways sweeping 2 games this weekend at the Casman Center.

The MOB defeated Olds 8-2 Friday as Goalie Tanner Jaillet earned his 50th career AJHL win. Adam Durkee (6th/7th), Mitch Vanderlaan (2nd), Jetlan Houcher (14th), Kevin Miller (12th), Brennan Saulnier (6th), Ryan Bloom (9th) and Hayden Dawes (6th) scored for the Barons. The shots were 30-19 for the MOB and scoring chances were 16-4 for the home side.

The Barons then collected their 6th shut-out of the season Saturday blanking the Calgary Canucks 5-0. Jesse Gordichuk collected his 3rd shut-out of the season and improved to 7-0 on the season. Adam Durkee (8th), Alex Cromwell (3rd), John Teets (2nd), Danton Ayotte (10th) and Kevin Miller (13th) lit the lamp for the Barons. The shots were 34-25 with the scoring chances 14-5 favouring the MOB.

Did You Know

The power play was 5 for 8 (62.5%) on the weekend and has now moved into 1st in the AJHL. 

Ryan Bloom scored his 6th career short-handed goal Friday. The Barons have scored 7 short-handed goals this season. Ryan is now the top scorer in the AJHL with 32 points in 23 games.

Brennan Saulnier notched his 50th career goal in the Friday win over Olds.

Ryan Bloom leads the team with a plus/minus of +23, John Teets is next at +22 with Brett McNeil in at +20.