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Cleveland Barons Weekly Report

November 28, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Barons News Release


Flashback

11/23/05 Cleveland 2, Hershey 4

Dave Steckel's three point performance was too much for the Barons to overcome in a 4-2 loss at Hershey. The Barons scored the only goal of the opening frame on their first power play chance of the game. Patrick Rissmiller scored his seventh goal of the season on assists from Josh Hennessy and Doug Murray. The Barons gave up a season-high 22 shots-on goal from the Hershey Bears, along with the lead to finish the second period in a 2-2 tie. Hershey scored the only goals of the third period to close out the Barons 4-2. Steckel's 2nd goal of the night gave the Bears the lead and Graham Mink secured the win with an empty net goal.

11/25/05 Cleveland 6, Hamilton 5

Ryane Clowe registered a three-point night and Doug Murray scored the game winning goal as the Barons ended a four game winless skid with a victory over the Bulldogs. The Barons received two separate five-on-three power plays and converted on both of them to lead Hamilton 2-1 after the first period. Hamilton battled back with two goals in the second period as the teams skated to a 3-3 tie after forty minutes. Shane Joseph, Patrick Rissmiller and Doug Murray all scored third period goals leading to the victory. Maxime Lapierre registered a short-handed goal to lift Hamilton to an early 4-3 lead in the third period. Cleveland answered on an even-strength goal from Joseph less than five minutes later. The Bulldogs Michael Lambert deflected a shot past Dimitri Patzold for a power play goal, giving Hamilton their third lead of the night. The Barons answered back with the final two tallies of the night, from Rissmiller and Murray.

11/26/05 Manitoba 3, Cleveland 0

The Manitoba Moose held the Barons to just 15 shots on goal in a 3-0 victory for the visiting team. Both teams skated through a scoreless first period, receiving two power plays apiece, but failing to convert. Manitoba's Rick Rypien opened up scoring with the only tally of the second period. Rypien scored with a slap shot from just inside the Barons blue line. Mike Brown extended the Moose lead to 2-0 at 15:42 of the third period with his second goal of the year. Jesse Schultz added his team leading 14th goal of the year into an empty net to complete scoring.

11/27/05 Manitoba 3, Cleveland 1

Tomas Mojzis scored the game-winning goal and added an assists as Manitoba swept the weekend. Wade Flaherty totaled 24 saves for the Moose win. The Barons produced several quality scoring chances in the first period, but were unable to solve the goaltending of Flaherty. Jesse Schultz scored the period's only goal on a breakaway at the 14:36 mark to give Manitoba the 1-0 lead after the first period. After forty minutes the Barons still trailed by one-goal at a score of 2-1. Mojzis scored a goal on Manitoba's only power play chance of the period. The Barons answered only 32-seconds later as Shane Joseph converted his fifth goal of the season with a rebound strike behind Flaherty. Cleveland began the third period with a power play, but it was Manitoba who took advantage with the period's only goal coming short-handed. Mike Brown's slap shot from just outside the Barons blue line alluded Dimitri Patzold, extending the Moose lead to 3-1.

Coming Up

11/30/05 Cleveland @ Houston - Toyota Center

The Barons make their first and only "Southern Swing" this week as they travel to the Lone-Star state for four games. On Wednesday, the Barons will meet the Houston Aeros for the first of four meetings this season. The Barons have had success against the Aeros, as they are 8-7-0-1 all-time and 4-4-0-0 at the Toyota Center. Although the Barons have won the last seven of nine contests dating back to 2/13/03, the last meeting between these two teams resulted in a 3-2 shootout loss for the Barons on 11/23/04. The Aeros are currently in first place

in the Western Division with a 15-7-1-1 record but are coming off a 3-0 loss Sunday against Milwaukee. In addition, the Aeros employ the AHL's leading scorer Erik Westrum, who currently has 32 points (10-22-32). The Barons and Aeros will face off at 8:05pm Eastern Time.

12/01/05 Cleveland @ San Antonio - SBC Center

Following the Houston game, The Barons will travel to San Antonio to take on the Rampage. The Barons and Rampage will meet for the first of four times as they make their only trip to the SBC Center. The Rampage are currently in last place in the Western Division and have the worst record in the AHL at 5-15-0-1. In addition, San Antonio has lost its last four games (three to Milwaukee) and will not play again until Thursday, when they take on the Barons. The last time the Barons and Rampage met, the Barons pulled off a 1-0 victory in San Antonio. The Rampage are led by Layne Ulmer, 13 points (7-6-13) and Steve Gainey, 12 points (6-6-12). The Barons and Rampage will face off at 8:00pm Eastern Time.

12/02/05 Cleveland @ San Antonio - SBC Center

The Barons will be right back in action for the third consecutive night when they make their final appearance of the season at the SBC Center in San Antonio. The Barons have had recent success against the Rampage as they went 3-1-0-0 last season with two road wins in San Antonio. Overall, the Barons are 5-6-1-2-0 all-time against the Rampage and have only won three times at the SBC Center. Patrick Rissmiller has led the Barons charge against the Rampage, totaling 9 points (2-7-9) while goaltender Dimitri Patzold is 2-1-0 with a 1.65 GAA and a shutout.

12/04/05 Cleveland @ Houston - Toyota Center

After a night off, the Barons will travel back to Houston to complete the southern trip for another contest with the Aeros. Dimitri Paztold has been strong against Houston as well, compiling a 3-0-0 record with a 1.47 GAA. Offensively, Patrick Rissmiller has scored three goals and assisted on five in 11 games versus the Aeros. For Houston, Curtis Murphy has scored six goals and three assists in eight games against the Barons. This season, Murphy ranks fourth among Houston scorers with 17 points (3-14-17). The game between the Barons and Aeros will begin at 6:05pm Eastern Time.

Barons Player of the Week

The Barons Player of the Week is left wing Ryane Clowe. Appearing in two games for the Barons this week, Clowe recorded a goal and three assists for four points on the week. He finished the week -2 with 5 shots on goal. Reassigned by the Sharks November 21st, Clowe appeared in his first AHL game of the season November 23rd at Hershey. He was honored as the 1st star of the game in Hamilton for his three-point performance. Clowe registered a goal and two assists in the game.

Special Teams

The Barons special teams have picked up the pace lately. After going just 4-for-61 (6.1%) in their first ten games, the Barons have earned 11 power play goals in 65 chances (16.9%) in their last ten games. They have improved their overall power play record to 19-for-143 (13.3%). The Barons have also been solid when the other team has the man advantage, giving up just 15 goals on the penalty kill in their last 15 games. (82/97; 84.5%). This has improved their penalty kill record to 28-for-136 (79.4%).

In The North

Eighteen of the Barons first 21 games have been played against North Division rivals. The Barons are 6-11-1-0 against their division currently and 2-1-0-0 outside their division. The Barons take a break from North Division play for their next four games, when they take on Houston and San Antonio, who play in the West Division. The Barons return to North Division competition December 6th when they take on the Toronto Marlies.

Who's Hot

Left wing Patrick Rissmiller has recorded five points in his last six games (2-3-5). He currently leads the squad in scoring and is second in goals, assists, and power play goals (tie- 3). Left wing Ryane Clowe has registered points (1-3-4) in both AHL games he has played in this season. Right wing Shane Joseph has recorded points in three of his last five games, earning three goals and an assist during that time span.

Recent Transactions

The Sharks recalled Grant Stevenson on November 23rd and he made his NHL debut that night against the Calgary Flames. A native of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Stevenson grew up a Flames fan and had 17 friends and family members on hand for his game, including his grandfather, legendary goaltender Glenn Hall. Stevenson scored his first NHL goal in the game. Stevenson has appeared in two more games since, bringing his NHL totals to four points (1-3-4) in 3 games.

All-Star Honors

John Ferguson, a former Cleveland Baron and current Special Consultant to the General Manager for the Sharks, will be honored at the AHL All-Star Classic to be held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. For his contributions to the league, the AHL has chosen him to serve as an honorary team captain at the game along with Ab McDonald. Widely regarded as the games first true enforcer, Ferguson played three season with the AHL's Cleveland Barons and was a First Team All-Star in 1963. He is currently in his third season with the Sharks organization, where he provides critical assessment of Sharks players and prepares scouting reports on all professional leagues.

Carkner's Christmas

Matt and Kary Carkner are organizing the Third Annual Carkner's Christmas, in conjunction with Big Brother Big Sisters of Cleveland. Each Barons player and coach will purchase three needs and wants for a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters Cleveland that is at a high level of need. On Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th, the Carkner's will join Santa Claus and SlapShark and deliver the presents to the children's schools.

This Goal is for the Kids

The Barons have partnered with the Cleveland Clinic in unique program called "This Goal is for the Kids". The program allows individuals and business to "score goals" for the Children's Hospital by helping to raise money to provide health care to local families who cannot otherwise afford it. Participants can purchase a membership level (assist, goal, hat trick) which earns them tickets, on-ice recognition, a group outing, and recognition at all home games. There are additional perks as you go higher in the levels which include a suite event with the President of the Barons and hockey legend Jock Callander, and a meet-and-greet with the players. Most importantly, a portion of each plan purchased is donated to The Children's Hospital.

Practice Makes Perfect

Below is the Barons schedule for the week. Practice times are subject to change. All practices at Lakefront Arena are open to the public. For information, contact the Barons at 216-420-0000...

Date Event Location Time

11/29 Practice Lakefront Arena 10:30am

11/30 @ Houston Toyota Center 8:05pm

12/01 @ San Antonio SBC Center 8:00pm

12/02 @ San Antonio SBC Center 8:00pm

12/04 @ Houston Toyota Center 6:05pm

Barons Broadcasts

All games this season will be broadcast live and in their entirety on-line via the B2 Networks. Fans can enjoy the play-by-play action of Barons hockey provided by the "Voice of the Barons" Jamie Smock, by Crashing the Net at www.clevelandbarons.net. Fans can watch the game via B2 Networks' Live Video Stream of the game on a pay-per-view basis of $6.00 per game. There is also a free audio version of the broadcast offered. Every Barons game broadcast begins with a pre-game show 15-minutes prior to face-off.

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