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SAN JOSE -- Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment President & Chief Executive Officer Greg Jamison and San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Gregg Olson announced today that the Sharks new American Hockey League franchise in Cleveland will be named the Cleveland Barons.

SVS&E has obtained the rights for use the Barons name and logo for use with the Cleveland franchise, the Sharks top development affiliate.

"We are pleased to tie in a historically significant name such as the Barons with the Sharks colors and a mascot that has been extremely successful in the NHL," said Jamison. "We looked at many options, but Barons was our top choice from the beginning".

The name Barons has been a part of Cleveland hockey for nearly four decades, including three teams and two leagues (AHL and National Hockey League). Between 1938 and 1964, the Cleveland Barons (AHL) captured nine (9) Calder Cup Championships.

The new Barons logo will feature a shark wearing a top hat, tuxedo jacket and a monocle in the colors Baron blue, ice gray and top-shelf gold.

The Sharks moved their top development affiliate to Cleveland after purchasing the Kentucky Thoroughblades franchise on May 22.

One of the most dominant teams in the AHL over the past five seasons in terms of on-ice success and prospect development, the Thoroughblades enjoyed five consecutive trips to the Calder Cup Playoffs. Over the past two seasons under the guidance of Head Coach Roy Sommer, the Thoroughblades compiled an impressive 84-50-21-5 record and captured back-to-back Division titles (Mid-Atlantic Division in 1999, Southern Division in 2000). In addition, the franchise served as the development ground for several current Sharks players, including last seasons NHL Rookie of the Year, G Evgeni Nabokov, G Miikka Kiprusoff, D Scott Hannan, RW Alexander Korolyuk, C Mark Smith and D Shawn Heins.

Opening night for the Cleveland Barons 2001-02 season is scheduled for October 5.

HOCKEY IN CLEVELAND

Between the years of 1938-39 and 1963-64, there were nine (9) Championship seasons for the AHL Cleveland Barons:
1938-39
1940-41
1944-45
1947-48
1950-51
1952-53
1953-54
1956-57
1963-64

The Barons won nine (9) straight playoff games in 1963-64, en route to capturing their ninth Calder Cup Championship.

During the 1947-48 season, the Barons compiled a 30-game unbeaten streak. (28 regular season games and 2 playoff games).

NHL players who have played professional hockey in the city of Cleveland have combined for numerous Stanley Cup Championships including five by former Montreal Canadiens enforcer, John Ferguson. Ferguson now serves as the Senior Professional Scout for the San Jose Sharks.

In 1968-69, Bob Berry scored 53 points (24 goals and 29 assists) for the Cleveland Barons. Berry currently serves as the Special Assistant to the General Manager for the San Jose Sharks.

Other former Cleveland greats included:
Johnny Bower (Barons)
Gary Cheevers (Crusaders)
Emile "The Cat" Francis (Barons)
Al MacAdam (Barons)
Dennis Maruk (Barons)
Gilles Meloche (Barons)
J.P. Parise (Barons)

Fred Glover is the AHL Barons all-time leading scorer with 1,077 points (400 goals and 677 assists) in 963 career games.

Cleveland has been home to seven hockey teams:
Cleveland Indians (IHL) (1929-30 to 1933-34)
Cleveland Falcons (IHL) (1934-35 to 1936-37)
Cleveland Barons (AHL) (1937-38 to 1971-72)
Cleveland Crusaders (WHA) (1972-73 to 1975-76)
Cleveland Barons (NHL) (1976-77 to 1977-78)
Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL) (1992-93 to 2000-01)
Cleveland Barons (AHL) (2001-02 - present)

The Cleveland Indians of the International Hockey League won the first hockey championship in Cleveland history in 1929-30.

CLEVELAND BARONS FACT SHEET

Home Arena: Gund Arena
Capacity: 10,231

Team Address: Cleveland Barons
Gund Arena
One Center Ice
Gund Arena-200 Huron Road
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 420-0000
Fax: (216) 420-2500
Web Site: clevelandbarons.net

Team Colors: Baron Blue, Ice Gray & Top-Shelf Gold

President: Mike Lehr
General Manager: Wayne Thomas
Director of Hockey Operations: Jim Wiley
Head Coach: Roy Sommer
Assistant Coach: Nick Fotiu

Opening night is scheduled for October 5

	[an error occurred while processing this directive]		Tuesday, July 24, 2001 SVS&E names Cleveland hockey franchise the Barons Team Colors and Logo also announced SAN JOSE -- Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment President & Chief Executive Officer Greg Jamison and San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Gregg Olson announced today that the Sharks new American Hockey League franchise in Cleveland will be named the Cleveland Barons. SVS&E has obtained the rights for use the Barons name and logo for use with the Cleveland franchise, the Sharks top development affiliate. "We are pleased to tie in a historically significant name such as the Barons with the Sharks colors and a mascot that has been extremely successful in the NHL," said Jamison. "We looked at many options, but Barons was our top choice from the beginning". The name Barons has been a part of Cleveland hockey for nearly four decades, including three teams and two leagues (AHL and National Hockey League). Between 1938 and 1964, the Cleveland Barons (AHL) captured nine (9) Calder Cup Championships. The new Barons logo will feature a shark wearing a top hat, tuxedo jacket and a monocle in the colors Baron blue, ice gray and top-shelf gold. The Sharks moved their top development affiliate to Cleveland after purchasing the Kentucky Thoroughblades franchise on May 22. One of the most dominant teams in the AHL over the past five seasons in terms of on-ice success and prospect development, the Thoroughblades enjoyed five consecutive trips to the Calder Cup Playoffs. Over the past two seasons under the guidance of Head Coach Roy Sommer, the Thoroughblades compiled an impressive 84-50-21-5 record and captured back-to-back Division titles (Mid-Atlantic Division in 1999, Southern Division in 2000). In addition, the franchise served as the development ground for several current Sharks players, including last seasons NHL Rookie of the Year, G Evgeni Nabokov, G Miikka Kiprusoff, D Scott Hannan, RW Alexander Korolyuk, C Mark Smith and D Shawn Heins. Opening night for the Cleveland Barons 2001-02 season is scheduled for October 5. HOCKEY IN CLEVELAND Between the years of 1938-39 and 1963-64, there were nine (9) Championship seasons for the AHL Cleveland Barons: 1938-39 1940-41 1944-45 1947-48 1950-51 1952-53 1953-54 1956-57 1963-64 The Barons won nine (9) straight playoff games in 1963-64, en route to capturing their ninth Calder Cup Championship. During the 1947-48 season, the Barons compiled a 30-game unbeaten streak. (28 regular season games and 2 playoff games). NHL players who have played professional hockey in the city of Cleveland have combined for numerous Stanley Cup Championships including five by former Montreal Canadiens enforcer, John Ferguson. Ferguson now serves as the Senior Professional Scout for the San Jose Sharks. In 1968-69, Bob Berry scored 53 points (24 goals and 29 assists) for the Cleveland Barons. Berry currently serves as the Special Assistant to the General Manager for the San Jose Sharks. Other former Cleveland greats included: Johnny Bower (Barons) Gary Cheevers (Crusaders) Emile "The Cat" Francis (Barons) Al MacAdam (Barons) Dennis Maruk (Barons) Gilles Meloche (Barons) J.P. Parise (Barons) Fred Glover is the AHL Barons all-time leading scorer with 1,077 points (400 goals and 677 assists) in 963 career games. Cleveland has been home to seven hockey teams: Cleveland Indians (IHL) (1929-30 to 1933-34) Cleveland Falcons (IHL) (1934-35 to 1936-37) Cleveland Barons (AHL) (1937-38 to 1971-72) Cleveland Crusaders (WHA) (1972-73 to 1975-76) Cleveland Barons (NHL) (1976-77 to 1977-78) Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL) (1992-93 to 2000-01) Cleveland Barons (AHL) (2001-02 - present) The Cleveland Indians of the International Hockey League won the first hockey championship in Cleveland history in 1929-30. CLEVELAND BARONS FACT SHEET Home Arena: Gund Arena Capacity: 10,231 Team Address: Cleveland Barons Gund Arena One Center Ice Gund Arena-200 Huron Road Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: (216) 420-0000 Fax: (216) 420-2500 Web Site: clevelandbarons.net Team Colors: Baron Blue, Ice Gray & Top-Shelf Gold President: Mike Lehr General Manager: Wayne Thomas Director of Hockey Operations: Jim Wiley Head Coach: Roy Sommer Assistant Coach: Nick Fotiu Opening night is scheduled for October 5		[an error occurred while processing this directive]
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