Oklahoma City Barons facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oklahoma City Barons |
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| City | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Conference | Western Conference |
| Division | West Division |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Operated | 2010–2015 |
| Home arena | Cox Convention Center |
| Colors | Blue, orange, white |
| Owner(s) | Oilers Entertainment Group Prodigal, LLC (local management) |
| Affiliates | Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) |
| Website | http://www.okcbarons.com |
| Franchise history | |
| 1984–1988 | Nova Scotia Oilers |
| 1988–1996 | Cape Breton Oilers |
| 1996–2003 | Hamilton Bulldogs |
| 2003–2004 | Toronto Roadrunners |
| 2004–2005 | Edmonton Road Runners |
| 2010–2015 | Oklahoma City Barons |
| 2015–present | Bakersfield Condors |
| Championships | |
| Division Championships | 1 (2011–12) |
The Oklahoma City Barons were a professional ice hockey team. They played in the American Hockey League (AHL). The team started playing in the 2010–11 season. Their home games were held at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Team History and Legacy
The American Hockey League (AHL) approved the team's move to Oklahoma City on February 9, 2010. This team was part of a franchise that had been inactive for five years. Before becoming the Barons, the team had several different names. The first was the Nova Scotia Oilers, and the most recent was the Edmonton Road Runners. That team stopped playing in 2005.
The Barons got their name from a fan contest. Before the Barons, the Cox Convention Center was also home to other hockey teams. These included the Oklahoma City Stars and the Oklahoma City Blazers.
Coaches and Management
Todd Nelson was the Barons' first head coach. Gerry Fleming joined him as his assistant coach. Bill Scott became the team's first general manager. He used to be in charge of hockey operations for the AHL.
In December 2014, Todd Nelson became the head coach for the Edmonton Oilers. Gerry Fleming then took over as the Barons' head coach.
Why the Team Moved
After their first season in 2010–11, the Barons had low attendance at their games. In fact, they had the lowest attendance in the league in 2012–13. Because of this, the team faced ongoing financial losses.
On December 18, 2014, the Oilers and Barons announced a big change. They said the Barons would stop playing after the current season. This was due to the continued money problems from low attendance.
On January 29, 2015, the AHL announced a new plan. The Edmonton Oilers' AHL team would move to Bakersfield, California. This new team, the Bakersfield Condors, replaced the Barons starting in the 2015–16 season. The Bakersfield Condors are now part of a new Pacific Division in the league.
Team Information
Logos and Uniforms
The Oklahoma City Barons used midnight blue, copper, and white as their main colors. They also used red for outlining. Later, their colors changed to blue, orange, and white. These colors were similar to those used by the Edmonton Oilers between 1996 and 2011.
The Barons' logo featured an oil derrick. This symbol represents Oklahoma's history in oil production. It also showed the connection between Edmonton and Oklahoma City.
The Barons wore Reebok EDGE style uniforms, like other AHL teams. Their home uniform was a white jersey with blue trim. Their away uniform was a midnight blue jersey with copper trim. The Barons logo was on the front of both jerseys. The jerseys were designed like the Edmonton Oilers' old away and alternate jerseys. The Barons' shoulder logos included the Edmonton Oilers logo and a special "OKC" logo.
Team Mascot
The Oklahoma City Barons had an official team mascot named Derrick. Derrick was a mountain lion. He was introduced on July 27, 2010. Fans helped choose his name in a contest on the Barons' website.
Derrick's job was to meet and greet fans at home games. He would take photos and sign autographs. He also made appearances around Oklahoma City. On February 19, 2012, the Barons introduced a second mountain lion mascot named Bit.
Season-by-Season Results
This table shows how the Oklahoma City Barons performed each season.
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| Season | Games | Won | Lost | OTL | SOL | Points | PCT | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing | Year | 1st round |
2nd round |
3rd round |
Finals |
| 2010–11 | 80 | 40 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 91 | .569 | 245 | 234 | 5th, West | 2011 | L, 2–4, HAM | — | — | — |
| 2011–12 | 76 | 45 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 99 | .651 | 215 | 176 | 1st, West | 2012 | W, 3–1, HOU | W, 4–1, SA | L, 1–4, TOR | — |
| 2012–13 | 76 | 40 | 25 | 2 | 9 | 91 | .599 | 240 | 228 | 3rd, South | 2013 | W, 3-2, CHA | W, 4-1, TEX | L, 3-4, GR | — |
| 2013–14 | 76 | 36 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 83 | .546 | 239 | 256 | 3rd, West | 2014 | L, 0–3, TEX | — | — | — |
| 2014–15 | 76 | 41 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 90 | .592 | 224 | 212 | 3rd, West | 2015 | W, 3-0, SA | L, 3-4, UTI | - | — |
| Totals | 384 | 202 | 132 | 15 | 35 | 454 | .591 | 1,163 | 1,106 | 5 Playoff Appearances | |||||
Team Players
Team Captains
- Ben Ondrus, 2010–11
- Bryan Helmer, 2011–12
- Josh Green, 2012–13
- Anton Lander, 2013–15
- Ryan Hamilton, 2015
Notable Alumni Players
These players played over 100 games for the Oklahoma City Barons. They also played 100 or more games in the National Hockey League.
Mark Arcobello
Brandon Davidson- Taylor Fedun
- Josh Green
- Bryan Helmer
- Brad Hunt
Anton Lander
Martin Marincin- Tyler Pitlick
- Chris VandeVelde
Individual Award Winners
Some Barons players won special awards for their great performance:
- Willie Marshall Award (Leading Goal Scorer)
- Colin McDonald, 2010–11
- Eddie Shore Award (Best Defenseman)
- Justin Schultz, 2012–13
- Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award (Best Goaltender)
- Yann Danis, 2011–12
- Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award
- Brandon Davidson, 2012–13
- Bryan Helmer, 2010–11
Team Records
Single Season Records
- Goals: Colin McDonald, 42 (2010–11)
- Assists: Brad Moran, 52 (2010–11)
- Points: Alexandre Giroux, 78 (2010–11)
- Penalty minutes: Triston Grant, 163 (2011–12)
- Wins (Goaltender): Yann Danis, 26 (2011–12) & Richard Bachman, 26 (2013–14)
- Shutouts (Goaltender): Yann Danis, 5 (2011-12)
- Goals Against Average (GAA): Yann Danis, 2.07 (2011–12)
- Save Percentage (SV%): Yann Danis, .924 (2011–12)
Career Records
- Career games: Curtis Hamilton, 208 (2011–15)
- Career goals: Mark Arcobello, 60 (2010–14)
- Career assists: Mark Arcobello, 101 (2010–14)
- Career points: Mark Arcobello, 161 (2010–14)
- Career penalty minutes: Alex Plante, 336 (2010–13)
- Career wins (Goaltender): Yann Danis, 52 (2011–13)
- Career shutouts (Goaltender): Yann Danis, 7 (2011–13)
