Cleveland Jr. Barons
The Cleveland Jr. Barons were a junior ice hockey team that played in the North American Hockey League and played out of Parma, Ohio. They were a branch of the Cleveland Barons Hockey Association. Their top accomplishment was winning the 2006 North Division playoff title, allowing them to advance to Robertson Cup tournament.[1] However, after the 2005–2006 season, the team moved to Columbus, Ohio and transferred to the United States Hockey League, playing as the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets.
NHL Alumni
- John Albert: Winnipeg Jets
- Carter Camper: Boston Bruins[2]
- Sean Collins: Washington Capitals[3]
- Dan Fritsche: Columbus Blue Jackets[4]
- Peter Harrold: Los Angeles Kings [5]
- Michael Rupp: New Jersey Devils, Phoenix Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and Minnesota Wild (Scored game winning goal of 2003 Stanley Cup Finals)[6]
- Ben Simon: Atlanta Thrashers and Columbus Blue Jackets[7]
- Jim Slater: Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets[8]
- Bill Thomas, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Florida Panthers [9]
Youth organization
The Cleveland Barons Hockey Association still sponsors a number of youth hockey teams named the Cleveland Barons, including U16 and U18 teams.[10]
References
- "Barons win North Division title, advance to Finals".
- "Eliteprospects.com - Carter Camper". Elite Prospects.
- "Sean Collins".
- Dan Fritsche's profile at hockeydb.com
- Peter Harrold's profile at hockeydb.com
- "Eliteprospects.com - Cleveland Barons". Elite Prospects.
- "Eliteprospects.com - Ben Simon". Elite Prospects.
- Jim Slater's profile at hockeydb.com
- Bill Thomas's profile at hockeydb.com
- http://www.clevelandbarons.com/
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