MISSION STATEMENT
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To provide an opportunity for many young hockey players who have progressed through our minor hockey system to play the highest calibre of hockey while staying at home with their families and either completing or furthering their education.
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To contribute and enhance the quality of life available to people of Fort McMurray provided by the sport and entertainment vehicle of Junior "A" Hockey.
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To provide an opportunity within our community for both volunteer participation as well as family and fan enjoyment with the goal of developing and maintaining community pride and spirit.
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
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.
2000 Oil Barons Royal Bank Cup Video
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. Chris Phillips- Ottawa Senators, Harry York- Ex-Vancouver Canuck, Dave McCullough- Harvard, Paul Cabana- Mich. Tech, Darren Tiemstra- Alaska Captain, Scott Basiuk- RPI, Scottie Upshall- Kamloops Blazers and Nashville Predators.
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 65,000, 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 four 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.
Education: The Fort McMurray Oil Barons are committed to helping players further their education through hockey. Our Education Director is in constant communication with the NCAA, CIAU, and the ACAC schools to ensure every opportunity is provided for the student athlete to pursue their goals. Keyano College, located in Fort McMurray, offers University transfer programs. Father Mercredi High School is located next door to the arena. Regular contact is made with the high schools to monitor a player's progress and attendance. Scholarships are available to outstanding student athletes from both the AJHL and the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. The Oil Barons Education page can be found here .
