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| Cleveland Barons | |
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| Founded | 1967 |
| History | California Seals 1967 Oakland Seals 1967–1970 Bay Area Seals (briefly) / California Golden Seals 1970–1976 Cleveland Barons 1976–1978 |
| Home arena | Richfield Coliseum |
| City | Richfield, Ohio |
| Team colors | Red, black, white |
The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team based in Richfield, Ohio. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Adams Division in the Prince of Wales Conference (1976–1978). The Barons played at Richfield Coliseum. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise that had played in Oakland since 1967. After just two seasons, the team merged with the Minnesota North Stars (now the Dallas Stars). As a result, the NHL operated with 17 teams during the 1978–79 season.
As of 2025, the Barons remain the last franchise in the four major North American sports leagues to cease operations.[1][2] Ohio did not have another NHL team until the Columbus Blue Jackets joined the league 22 years later in 2000.
- ^ Lengel, David (May 14, 2015). "The forgotten story of ... the Barons, Cleveland's ill-fated NHL team". The Guardian.
- ^ Gretz, Adam (July 19, 2013). "Lost franchises: Remembering the NHL's Cleveland Barons". CBS Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2018.