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Oklahoma City Barons 
City Oklahoma City, Oklahoma League American Hockey League Conference Western Conference Division Western Division Founded 2010 Home arena Cox Convention Center Colors Midnight Blue, Copper, White, Red
Owner(s) 
Prodigal Hockey, LLC
(Bob Funk, Jr., President)General manager 
Bill ScottHead coach Todd NelsonCaptain Bryan HelmerMedia The Oklahoman
96.1 KXYAffiliates Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
Stockton Thunder (ECHL)Franchise history 1984–1988 Nova Scotia Oilers 1988–1996 Cape Breton Oilers 1996–2002 Hamilton Bulldogs 2003–2004 Toronto Roadrunners 2004–2005 Edmonton Road Runners 2010–present Oklahoma City Barons The Oklahoma City Barons are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and serve as the top affiliate for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. The team's first season was 2010–11. They play their home games at the newly renovated Cox Convention Center, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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History
The Barons were named through a fan contest. Fans could submit the name of their choice via the ownership group's website and several local outlets.[1] The name, logos and colors were leaked nearly two weeks before they were officially released on May 19, 2010.[2][3]
On February 9, 2010, the American Hockey League Board of Governors approved of the relocation of the Oilers' inactive AHL franchise to Oklahoma City, after a five year dormancy.[4] The franchise had gone through several incarnations, the first of which was the Nova Scotia Oilers and most recently the Edmonton Road Runners, who ceased play in 2005.
The Cox Convention Center has been home to former Central Hockey League (CHL) franchises; the Oklahoma City Stars, and the Oklahoma City Blazers. Bob Funk Jr., who headed the Blazers' ownership group, is also at the helm of Prodigal Hockey LLC, the Barons' ownership group.
On July 9, 2010, Colin McDonald and Jake Taylor[5] were officially announced as the first players signed to play in Oklahoma City.[6]
On July 15, 2010, it was announced that Todd Nelson would be the Barons' Head Coach, with Gerry Fleming joining him as his assistant.[7] On August 6, Bill Scott, a former Director of Hockey Operations for the AHL, was named as the Barons' General Manager.[8]
Logos and uniforms
The inaugural jerseys of the Oklahoma City Barons, for the 2010-11 AHL season
The Oklahoma City Barons colors are midnight blue, copper and white (with red used for outlining), this color palette was also used by the Edmonton Oilers between 1996–2011. The Barons' logo prominently features an oil derrick, symbolizing a rich tradition in the production of oil in the state of Oklahoma, and further showcasing the similarities between the cities of Edmonton and Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Barons' current secondary logo, used for shoulder patches and other promotional merchandiseLike the other 29 teams in the American Hockey League, the Oklahoma City Barons play in the Reebok EDGE style uniforms. The Barons' home uniform is a white jersey with a midnight blue collar and trim, while their away uniform is a midnight blue jersey with a copper collar and trim, with the Barons logo placed on the front. These jerseys have been styled from the Edmonton Oilers' now-former away and current alternate jerseys, respectively. The Barons' shoulder logos also include the Edmonton Oilers logo and the "OKC" secondary logo.
Mascot
The Oklahoma City Barons' official team mascot is a mountain lion, named Derrick.[9] Derrick was officially introduced on July 27, 2010, after a lengthy "Name the Mascot" fan contest, which was held on the Barons' website.[10] Derrick's role within the Barons' organization will be interacting with fans; having his photo taken, meeting and greeting, and signing autographs during their home games. He will also make public appearances in and around Oklahoma City.
Season-by-season results
Regular season
Season Games Won Lost OTL SOL Points Goals
forGoals
againstStanding 2010–11 80 40 29 2 9 91 245 234 5th, West Playoffs
Season 1st round 2nd round 3rd round Finals 2010–11 L, 2–4, HAM — — — Current roster
Updated November 10, 2011.[11]
Individual award winners
Willie Marshall Award (Leading Goal Scorer)
- Colin McDonald, 2010–11
- Bryan Helmer, 2010–11
Team records
Single season
- Goals: Colin McDonald, 42 (2010–11)
- Assists: Brad Moran, 52 (2010–11)
- Points: Alexandre Giroux, 78 (2010–11)
- Penalty minutes: Alex Plante, 138 (2010–11)
- Wins: Martin Gerber, 20 (2010–11)
- GAA: Martin Gerber, 2.60 (2010–11)
- SV%: Martin Gerber, .911 (2010–11)
Career
- Career goals: Colin McDonald, 42 (2010–11)
- Career assists: Brad Moran, 52 (2010–11)
- Career points: Alexandre Giroux, 78 (2010–11)
- Career penalty minutes: Alex Plante, 138 (2010–11)
- Career goaltending wins: Martin Gerber, 20 (2010–11)
- Career shutouts: Martin Gerber, 4 (2010–11)
- Career games: Colin McDonald; Ben Ondrus, 80 (2010–11)
References
- ^ "Oilers farm team nickname determined by contest". Edmonton Journal. 2010-05-19. http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Oilers+farm+team+nickname+determined+contest/3045634/story.html. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ "Logo Found!". OilFieldhockey.com. 2010-05-07. http://www.oilfieldhockey.com/?p=98. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ "Barons coming to Oklahoma City". American Hockey League. 2010-05-19. http://theahl.com/barons-coming-to-oklahoma-city-p142716. Retrieved 2010-07-14.
- ^ "Oklahoma City Joining AHL in 2010-11". American Hockey League. 2010-02-09. http://theahl.com/oklahoma-city-joining-ahl-in-2010-11-p140631. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
- ^ "Jake Taylor excited about playing for OKC". Oklahoma City Barons. 2010-07-21. http://www.okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=inthenews&ra=showarticle&guid=6fad5d78-2bd3-4721-90fb-0d9d59ff524d. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ "First two Barons signed to play in OKC". Oklahoma City Barons. 2010-07-09. http://okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=inthenews&ra=showarticle&guid=e40a2d66-83c2-4c7c-aff9-900d1e2004ed. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
- ^ "Todd Nelson named Head Coach of the Barons; Gerry Fleming joins staff as Assistant Coach". Oklahoma City Barons. 2010-07-15. http://okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=inthenews&ra=showarticle&guid=5a347b18-b62c-4c10-8c4d-ee9720fdcae2. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ^ "Bill Scott named GM of Barons". Oklahoma City Barons. 2010-08-06. http://okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=inthenews&ra=showarticle&guid=eabce716-eb14-4831-8ab5-0227d803f2b9. Retrieved 2010-08-06.
- ^ "Derrick". Oklahoma City Barons. 2010-07-27. http://okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=Derrick. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
- ^ "Barons introduce their mascot Derrick the Mountain Lion". Oklahoma City Barons. 2010-07-27. http://okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=pressreleases&ra=showarticle&guid=75c4cb5e-123c-4c48-9942-ef25e9a2f62ahttp://okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=pressreleases&ra=showarticle&guid=75c4cb5e-123c-4c48-9942-ef25e9a2f62a. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
- ^ "OKC BARONS (OFFICIAL SITE)". Oklahoma City Barons. http://okcbarons.com/index.cfm?fa=Roster. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
External links
- Oklahoma City Barons official website
- Facebook | Official Oklahoma City Barons
- OKC Barons Hockey (OKCBaronsHockey on Twitter)
- OKC Barons Fan Forum
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