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Cleveland Barons Weekly Update

December 27, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cleveland Barons News Release


Flashback

12/21/05 Chicago 6, Cleveland 3 - Nine different players scored goals as the Wolves overtook the Barons 6-3 at National City Rink. Chicago registered three unanswered goals in the first period to jump to an early 3-0 lead over the Barons. The Barons responded in the second period with two goals to climb back into contention. Tomas Plihal converted his second goal of the season on a power play at 3:40 of the second and Josh Hennessy found the net on assists from Mike Iggulden and Tim Conboy. Chicago quickly extinguished hopes of a comeback with a power play goal at the 3:02 mark of the third period. Josh Prudden answered for the Barons, but the Wolves would score the last two goals of the night for the victory.

12/22/05 Hamilton 5, Cleveland 3 - A three-point night by Ray DiLauro was spoiled as the Barons fell to the Hamilton Bulldogs. The Barons stuck first with a power play goal from Steve Bernier at the 9:24 mark of the opening stanza. Hamilton answered with back-to-back tallies to take their first lead of the night. The teams exchanged second period goals as Hamilton held on to their one-goal lead after two periods of action. Ray DiLauro scored the Barons power play goal in the second. Hamilton's Francis Lemieux scored two third period goals sending the Barons to their third consecutive defeat. DiLauro earned his third point of the night setting up Garrett Stafford with a short-handed goal at the 17:06 mark of the final frame.

12/23/05 Cleveland 1, Grand Rapids 4 - Grand Rapids scored three goals in the final two minutes of the game to skate to a 4-1 victory over the Barons Friday night in Grand Rapids. Jiri Hudler opened up scoring in the first period when he converted his 17th of the year on a rebound for the Griffins. The teams then skated through a scoreless second period and the Griffins led 1-0 after forty minutes of play. The Barons got on the board at the 8:16 mark of the third period, when Lukas Kaspar scored his fifth goal of the year from Steve Bernier and Tomas Plihal to tie the game. Grand Rapids exploded in the final 2:08, with goals coming from Clay Wilson, Donald MacLean and Kent McDonell.

Coming Up

12/27/05 Cleveland vs. San Antonio - National City Rink at The Q

**Free Autographed Puck for first 1,000 kids 14 & Under

**Appearance by Fred Flintstone

Cleveland faces the San Antonio Rampage for the third of four games this season. The Barons played two games against San Antonio in the beginning of December. The first game led to a 1-0 shootout loss for the Barons. They defeated San Antonio 3-1 in the second game.

12/29/05 Cleveland vs. San Antonio - National City Rink at The Q

**Free Lukas Kaspar Authentic Autographed Card for first 3,000 fans

Lifetime, the Barons are 6-6-3-1 against the Rampage and 2-3-1-0 at home. Steve Bernier and Mike Iggulden both scored goals in the Barons victory over San Antonio. Patrick Rissmiller has 10 points (2-8-10) in 15 lifetime appearances against San Antonio.

Barons Player of the Week

The Cleveland Barons Player of the Week for the second week is defenseman Ray DiLauro. DiLauro recorded one goal and three assists in the Barons three games this week. On the season, DiLauro leads Barons defenseman with

Power Play

The Barons have recorded five power play goals in their last five games (5/31; 16.1%). On the season, the Barons have converted on 34 of 243 chances, a 13.99% success rate. The Barons are 11-11-1-0 in games where they score a power play goal and 5-3-0-0 when they score multiple power play goals.

Early Bird Gets the Worm

The Barons have scored the first goal of the game 20 times this season and are 9-10-1-0 when they arrive on the scoreboard first. Conversely, in the 15 games their opponent has scored first, the Barons are 4-11-0-0 and they recorded a shoot-out loss in the one game where neither team scored in regulation or overtime.

Pack Up The Conboy

Defenseman Tim Conboy has recorded points (1-3-4) in four of his last six games, including his fifth goal of the season, surpassing his total from last year (4). Conboy leads Barons defensemen in goals with five and is tied for fifth among league defensemen in goals. Conboy's four power play goals are tied for 4th among AHL defensemen

Rockin' The Kaspar

Left wing Lukas Kaspar has points in two of his past three games. Kaspar has earned a goal and an assist during that time span. On the season, the 6-2, 200-pound Kaspar has five goals and 11 assists for 16 points in 34 games.

Heni-Powered

Josh Hennessy has been lighting the lamp lately. Hennessy has earned 23 points (7-16-23) in 34 games and three points (2-1-0) in his past five games. The 6-foot, 190-pound center is tied for team lead in assists (16) and is 5th among AHL rookie assist leaders. He is also ranked tied for 12th among AHL rookie scoring leaders.

Getting Iggy With It

Barons right wing Mike Iggulden currently stands 7th among AHL rookie scoring leaders with 25 points in 35 games. His 11 goals find him 7th among AHL rookie goal leaders and his 14 assists are tied for 10th among AHL rookie assist leaders. The St. Catharine's, Ontario native is second on the Barons in scoring and leads Barons rookies in scoring and goals.

Keeping It Clean

Defenseman Aaron Power has appeared in six games for the Barons so far this season and has yet to earn any penalty minutes. Power has two assists in seven games with the Barons this season.

Recent Transactions

The San Jose Sharks recalled forward Ryane Clowe. Clowe has 12 points (5-7-12) in 10 games with the Barons this season.

This Goal is for the Kids

The Barons have partnered with the Cleveland Clinic in a 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

12/27 Pre-Game Skate National City Rink at the Q 10:00am

12/27 vs. San Antonio National City Rink at the Q 7:05pm

12/28 Practice National City Rink at the Q 10:00am

12/29 Pre-Game Skate National City Rink at the Q 10:00am

12/29 vs. San Antonio National City Rink at the Q 7:05pm

12/30 Practice Lakefront Arena 10:30am

12/31 Practice Lakefront Arena 12:00pm

1/2 @ Toronto Ricoh Coliseum 12:30pm

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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