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Oklahoma City Barons

Bogdan Yakimov Happy About Life In The AHL

Alessandro Seren Rosso | April 8, 2015

In this translated interview, originally appearing on Russian portal Business-Online, Bogdan Yakimov talked about life in the AHL, discussed Nail Yakupov and shared his memories from his first NHL game. *…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

For The Love Of A Hockey Game

Cherie Tinker | October 4, 2013

There are a lot of things people will do for the love of a hockey game. I am no exception. I was perusing the schedule about two weeks ago and…

Categories Humor

What Does An AHL Team’s Success Mean for the NHL?

Marcy Di Michele | June 6, 2013

The American Hockey League. One tier under the NHL. Seen as a developmental league for young players. But it’s also a platform for pro hockey players young and old who…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

The Oklahoma City Barons Have Everything But Fans

Ross Bonander | May 14, 2013

Last night, the Texas Stars lost game three of their AHL semifinals match-up with  the Oklahoma City Barons 4-0, as goalie Yann Danis put on another spectacular performance in net.…

Categories AHL, Edmonton Oilers

OKC Barons: Best Thing to Happen to Justin Schultz

Carl Maloney | December 11, 2012

Justin Schultz came into the 2012-2013 season with a lot of hype and under even more scrutiny. Projected to start the season in the top 6 of Edmonton’s defence, many…

Categories AHL, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

The Barons’ Brandon Davidson and Testicular Cancer

Ross Bonander | November 2, 2012

The Oklahoma City Barons have released a short press release indicating that rookie defenseman Brandon Davidson has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and will undergo treatment immediately. Updates on his…

Categories AHL, NHL News

Oilers Young Stars Coming Around in Oklahoma City

Carl Maloney | October 22, 2012

Without NHL hockey in Edmonton, Oiler fans have been forced to turn to their AHL affiliate in Oklahoma City as the next best thing. Fortunately for them, there are many familiar Oiler faces…

Categories AHL, Edmonton Oilers, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects

Oilers Talent Make OKC Barons an AHL Favourite

Carl Maloney | October 6, 2012

With the news on September 15th that the NHL would be locking out its players, many of those players have joined teams in various parts of the world in an effort…

Categories AHL, Edmonton Oilers, Previews and Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs: Not All The Leafs Have Fallen

Stephen Stoneman | May 15, 2012

Since the NHL lockout, The Toronto Maple Leafs have been more recognized for their play on the the links than they are for their time around the rinks in the…

Categories AHL, Toronto Maple Leafs

Oklahoma City Barons; Tops in the AHL

Stephen Kaczmar | January 5, 2012

Last time we checked in on the Okc Barons it was November 14th, since then the Barons have won 12 games, lost only 4 in regulation and 3 in extra…

Categories AHL, Edmonton Oilers

Sweet Home Oklahoma

Stephen Kaczmar | November 14, 2011

Oklahoma City Barons Update Fifteen games into the new AHL campaign, the Barons are first place in the Western Conference. Much of that can be accredited to the strong play…

Categories AHL, Edmonton Oilers

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