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Jonathan Cheechoo and Lynn Loyns Assigned To Cleveland Today

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Barons were assigned right wing Jonathan Cheechoo and left wing Lynn Loyns by the San Jose Sharks today. Barons General Manager, Wayne Thomas, made the announcement.

Jonathan Cheechoo, 6-1, 195 lbs., was a Cleveland fan favorite last year. Cheechoo began this season with the Sharks playing in 11 games scoring 1 goal and recording 4 penalty minutes. Last year with the Barons, Cheechoo played in 53 games scoring 46 points (21-25=46) and recording 54 penalty minutes. He was among three Barons players to make the AHL All-Star game last season.

Lynn Loyns, 5-11, 200 lbs., began last season as a non-drafted free agent landing with the Sharks organization. Loyns played in 76 games with the Barons last season posting 18 points (9-9=18). Loyns played in 10 games with the Sharks this season scoring two goals and recording 19 penalty minutes.

Both players are expected to take part in the Barons game tonight against the Houston Aeros. The Aeros come to town boasting a 13-3-1 record, second-best in the AHL. The action starts at 7:05 at Gund Arena and plenty of tickets are still available. Tickets can be purchased at the Gund Arena Box Office or any TicketMaster Outlets.

NOVEMBER 30th: BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE

Fans purchasing tickets at the box office on Saturday, November 30th are in for a treat. In conjunction with "Winterfest", the Barons are offering a buy one, get one free on tickets purchased at the Gund Arena Box Office the night of the game. Also, "Cleveland's Idol", Jaime Bell, will perform the Star Spangled Banner prior to the game. So catch your Barons take on the Milwuakee Admirals at 7:05 on November 30th, and receive your free second ducat at the door!

BARONS BROADCAST SCHEDULE

The Barons are in the midst of a five-game homestand defeating Cincinnati 4-3, Rochester 4-3, and Albany 4-2, while losing to Hershey 3-1. The homestand will end tonight as the Barons take on the Houston Aeros. Great seats are still available at the Gund Arena Box Office and all TicketMaster Outlets. Both tonight and tomorrow night's games can be heard live on WKNR. All games can be heard live by "Crashing the Net" at SportsTalk Cleveland.com.

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