Cleveland Barons (NHL)
The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1976 to 1978. 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.
| Cleveland Barons | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| History | California Seals 1967 Oakland Seals 1967–1970 Bay Area Seals (briefly) / California Golden Seals 1970–1976 Cleveland Barons 1976–1978 Minnesota North Stars merger June 14, 1978 |
| Home arena | Richfield Coliseum |
| City | Richfield, Ohio |
| Team colors | Red, black, white |
As of 2024, the Barons remain the last franchise in the four oldest major North American sports leagues to cease operations. Ohio did not have another NHL team until the Columbus Blue Jackets joined the league 22 years later in 2000.
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