All-Time Rank
35th
out of 40 franchises
Cleveland Barons
See how Cleveland Barons' seasons, playoff runs, and championships shaped the franchise’s all-time standing.
Total FLI
103.91
full franchise cumulative score
Best Season
1968-69
13.27
Stanley Cups
0
championships in the tracked lineage
Playoff Appearances
2
18%
Status
Defunct
1977-78
Franchise Snapshot
Inception
1967-68
Status
Defunct (last season: 1977-78)
Stanley Cups
0
Playoff Appearances
2 (18%)
Seasons Counted
11
Conference
Prince of Wales
Division
Adams
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Franchise Lineage
This franchise’s history spans multiple names and locations. Frozen Ledger tracks that continuity as one all-time lineage.
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Oakland Seals1967-68 to 1969-70
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California Golden Seals1970-71 to 1975-76
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Cleveland Barons1976-77 to 1977-78
Key Eras and Peaks
Best Season
Highest single-season FLI: 1968-69
13.27
Strongest Era
Most influential run: California Golden Seals
1970-71 to 1975-76 • 51.52 total FLI
Most Recent Peak
Latest major high point: 1976-77
Cleveland Barons era
Legacy Shape
Lineage-driven
A quick read on how this franchise built its standing.
Season-by-Season FLI
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Season Table
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Frequently asked questions about the Cleveland Barons
Does this page include previous franchise names and locations?
Yes. Frozen Ledger treats Oakland Seals and California Golden Seals as part of the same franchise history shown on this page.
What does "Best Season" mean on this page?
Best Season identifies the single season in this franchise record with the strongest Frozen Ledger score in the current payload.
Why can Season FLI and Total FLI tell different stories?
Season FLI measures one campaign, while Total FLI reflects the cumulative weight of the franchise’s full history. A team can have a brilliant peak season without having the deepest overall résumé, or vice versa.
What does this page include in the franchise’s historical record?
This page includes the franchise’s full continuous history, including earlier names and locations that belong to the same lineage.
Why does this franchise rank 35th?
Cleveland Barons sit 35th all-time in Frozen Ledger because the franchise profile blends 0 Stanley Cups, 2 playoff appearances, and a shorter but still historically meaningful NHL run. Their strongest sustained run came in the California Golden Seals era, which contributed 51.52 total FLI and featured a best season of 1975-76.
What changes when I switch between full lineage and current identity?
Full lineage keeps every era in view, while current identity isolates the seasons played under the franchise’s current name and location.
Can a previous identity account for most of this franchise’s legacy?
Yes. On some relocation histories, a large share of the franchise’s championships, peak seasons, or cumulative score can come from an earlier identity.
Why is this franchise still included if it no longer exists?
Frozen Ledger includes defunct franchises so the all-time rankings reflect the full history of NHL competition, not only today’s active teams.