The Cleveland Jr. Barons were a junior ice hockey

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 team that played in the North American Hockey League

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 and played out of Parma, Ohio

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. They were a branch of the Cleveland Barons Hockey Association. Their top accomplishment was winning the 2006 North Division playoff title, allowing them to advance to Robertson Cup tournament. However, after the 2005-2006 season, the team moved to Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

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 and transferred to the United States Hockey League

United States Hockey League

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, playing as the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets

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.

NHL Alumni

Jim Slater: Atlanta Thrashers

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Dan Fritsche

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: Columbus Blue Jackets

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Michael Rupp

Michael Rupp

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: New Jersey Devils

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, Phoenix Coyotes

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, Columbus Blue Jackets

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, Pittsburgh Penguins

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, and New York Rangers

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 (Scored game winning goal of 2003 Stanley Cup Finals

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)

William Thomas, Phoenix Coyotes

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, Pittsburgh Penguins

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, and Florida Panthers

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Peter Harrold

Peter Harrold

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: Los Angeles Kings

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Sean Collins: Washington Capitals

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Youth organization

Note, there have been several Cleveland area ice hockey teams that have gone by the name Barons, including a storied team that played in the American Hockey League

American Hockey League

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 and a short lived National Hockey League

National Hockey League

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franchise. The Cleveland Barons Hockey Association still sponsors a number of youth hockey teams named the Cleveland Barons, including U16 and U18 teams.