Barons Can Clinch Playoffs On Wednesday
Published on April 1, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Barons News Release
CLEVELAND â The Cleveland Barons can clinch their first-ever playoff berth on Wednesday night as they travel to Syracuse to battle the Crunch. The Barons Magic Number to clinch a playoff berth sits at 3 points. The Barons, who currently sit in third place of the North Division, can clinch a playoff spot if one of 5 scenarios were to occur:
If the Barons St. John's:
Defeats Syracuse Loses to Rochester
Defeats Syracuse AND Ties Rochester
Defeats Syracuse Loses to Rochester in overtime
Ties Syracuse Loses to Rochester in regulation
Loses to Syracuse in overtime Loses to Rochester in regulation
With one more victory or overtime game, the Barons will cement their first winning record in franchise history. Also, with their 28 point improvement over last season's 52 points, the Barons have the most-improved record in the AHL.
The AHL is unveiling a new playoff format this season. The top 5 teams in each division will earn a playoff berth. The fourth and fifth team in each division will play a three-game series to determine the opponent for the division's number one seed. Every series from there-after will be of the best-of-seven variety.
Barons tickets can be purchased at all TicketMaster Outlets, the Gund Arena Box Office, and charge-by-phone by calling 216-241-5555. More information about the Barons is available by calling 216-420-0000 or by Crashing The Net at www.clevelandbarons.net.
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