Tradition

Passion…Dedication…Teamwork are just a few characteristics the Oil Barons organization looks for in its players and coaching staff. For it is these attributes we feel are critical in building a successful framework in remaining competive in the AJHL from a team standpoint and also from an individual standpoint as well. We feel these attributes backed by an organizational commitment to provide top notch coaching will provide our players with the platform necessary to progress successfully to the next level.

With a solid financial plan, strong board direction, and top notch coaching staff, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons are one of the envied Junior 'A' hockey clubs in the province, if not the country.  The proof is in the stability and winning ways of the team and organization.

Every year hockey players and organizations begin the new season with optimism and excitement for what lies ahead.  Never has that been more true than in the 1999-2000 season.  That year, the Oil Barons hosted and won the Royal Bank Cup, the National Junior "A" Hockey Championship.   The Oil Barons chased down a dream, a National Championship. 

Special thanks to Curtis Phillips for providing the exciting Royal Bank Cup 2000 video below.

 

 

The Oil Barons franchise is perhaps the most stable and respected franchise in the AJHL.  There is no better place to play Junior "A" hockey than in Fort McMurray.  Ask the Alumni, featuring:

• Chris Phillips, Ottawa Senators
• Harry York, St.Louis Blues & Vancouver Canucks
• Dave McCulloch, Harvard University
• Jack MacLellan, Brown University
• Jody Pederson, Princeton University
• Matt Glasser, University of Denver
• Paul Dainton, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• Colin Murphy, Michigan Tech & Toronto Marlies
• Richard Parent, Tampa Bay Lightning
• Scottie Upshall, Phoenix Coyotes

Oil Barons Alumni "Where are they now"

Players not from Fort McMurray may be tempted when looking at a map to consider other options.  Don't!  After a few short weeks you will know you made the right choice.   Fort McMurray, a city of over 74,000, is young and vibrant and full of excitement for the Oil Barons.  Many players who finished playing Junior Hockey here still come back to visit or have stayed to work and raise a family.   Why do players love to play in Fort McMurray?

• Large Crowds, always near the top in the AJHL each year.  There are no louder fans than Oil Baron fans.  Even opposing teams have been known to admit this.
• The Oil Barons won the AJHL in 1997, 2000 & 2006 and have gone to the AJHL final four an unprecedented seven times in the 1990's and five times in AJHL Championship Finals in the 2000's.
• Joining a winning tradition.  Players learn quickly to be proud of wearing an Oil Baron Jersey.

He Shoots, He Scores!!
The Oil Barons are one of the few teams in the A.J.H.L. that have the luxury of having games broadcasted at least weekly over the radio.  Local radio station CJOK 93.3 broadcasts most Saturday night home games and all home & away playoff games.  In addition to the local radio broadcasts, we also broadcast all our regular season away games and all playoff games over the internet.  All you have to do is click on the "Broadcast" button at the top left of the page.

Over the years, the Oil Barons have enjoyed a strong partnership with ROCK 97.9 and its sister station CJOK 93.3.  As part of this relationship, CJOK also does a weekly sports show where Oil Baron players are regular visitors.

Over and above the radio & internet coverage provided to the fans in the City, Fort McMurray's local newspaper, 'The Fort McMurray Today', covers every home & away game through their sports department.

The Internet Website is being maintained on a voluntary basis and any input into the coverage provided is certainly welcome.  Contact the head office at 743-5509 and someone will be able to put you in touch with one of the site maintenance volunteers who will be more than happy to look into your requests.

Oil Barons Team History

Season	GP	W	L	T/OL		Pts.	League Trophy Winners
2009-10	60	37	19	4		78	·          Branden Gracel Playoff MVP
2008-09	62	31	26	5		67	·          Michael Perry Most Dedicated Player ·          Brad Stebner & Jordan Mirwalt Team North, AJHL All-Star Game ·          Kirby Halcrow North All-Rookie Team
2007-08	62	40	14	8		88	·          Tyler Gron* North All-League Team ·          Kyle Johnson, Tyler Gron, Dakota Dubetz, Jack Maclelan & Gord Thibodeau (Coach) Team North, AJHL All-Star Game *Unanimous Selection
2006-07	60	25	27	8		58	·          Derek Klassen & Ryan Allen Team North, AJHL All-Star Game  ·          Paul Dainton North All-League Team
2005-06	60	40	14	6		86	·          AJHL Playoff Champions ·          Dave Duchak Trophy Regular Season Champions ·          Jimmy Bernier Top Goaltender & Playoff MVP ·          Jimmy Bernier & Jeremy Reid Top Team Goaltenders ·          Jimmy Bernier*, Mike Schreiber & Chevan Wilson North, First All-League Team ·          Jimmy Bernier, Brandon Sadlowski & Mike Schreiber Team North, AJHL All-Star Game *Unanimous Selection
2004-05	64	43	16	5		91	·          Rob Nolan Top Goaltender ·          Jayson LaBossiere Most Dedicated Player ·          Rob Nolan & Matt Yesmaniski Top Team Goaltenders ·          Rob Nolan & Matt Glasser North, First All-League Team ·          Lane Caffaro North, Second All-League Team ·          Rob Nolan, Lane Caffaro, Matt Glasser & Jason LaBossiere Team North, AJHL All-Star Game ·          Ryan Allen North All-Rookie Team
2003-04	60	29	20	11		69	·          Juliano Pagliero & Ben Stokes North, Second All-League Team ·          Juliano Pagliero, Lane Caffaro & Ben Stokes Team North, AJHL All-Star Game  ·          Matt Schreiber North All-Rookie Team
2002-03	64	19	41	4		42	·          Ben Stokes Team North, AJHL All-Star Game ·          Brandon Sadlowski North All-Rookie Team
2001-02	64	36	20	8		80	·          Galloway Carroll North, First All-League Team ·          Craig Fagnan North, Second All-League Team ·          Craig Fagnan, Galloway Carroll & Drew Campbell Team North, AJHL All-Star Game ·          T.J. Campbell North All-Rookie Team
2000-01