Oklahoma City Barons The Oklahoma City Barons are a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League ( AHL ) , who began play in the 2010 – 11 season . The Barons play their home games at the newly renovated Cox Convention Center , in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma . The Oklahoma City Barons also serve as the AHL affiliate for the Edmonton Oilers , of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . History . The Barons were named through a fan contest . Fans could submit the name of their choice via the ownership group ' s website and several local outlets . The name , logos , and colors were leaked nearly two weeks before they were officially released on May 19 , 2010 . On February 9 , 2010 , the American Hockey League Board of Governors approved of the relocation of the Oilers ' inactive AHL franchise to Oklahoma City , after a five year dormancy . The franchise had gone through several incarnations , the first of which was the Nova Scotia Oilers and the most recent having been the Edmonton Road Runners , who ceased play in 2005 . The Cox Convention Center has been home to former Central Hockey League ( CHL ) franchises ; the Oklahoma City Stars , and the Oklahoma City Blazers . Bob Funk Jr . , who headed the Blazers ' ownership group , is also at the helm of Prodigal Hockey LLC , the Barons ' ownership group . On July 9 , 2010 , Colin McDonald and Jake Taylor would become part of Barons history , as the pair were officially announced as the first players signed up to play in Oklahoma City . On July 15 , 2010 , it was announced that Todd Nelson was named as the Barons ' Head Coach , with Gerry Fleming joining him , as his assistant . Further additions came on August 6 , when Bill Scott , a former Director of Hockey Operations for the AHL , was named as the Barons ' General Manager . Logos and uniforms . The Oklahoma City Barons colors are midnight blue , white and copper ( with some red outlining ) , reflecting that of their parent NHL team . The Barons ' logo prominently features an oil derrick , symbolizing a rich tradition in the production of oil in the state of Oklahoma , and further showcasing the similiarites between the cities of Edmonton and Oklahoma City . Like the other 29 teams in the American Hockey League , the Oklahoma City Barons will also play in the Reebok EDGE style uniforms . The Barons ' home uniform is a white jersey with a midnight blue collar and trim , while their away uniform is a midnight blue jersey with a copper collar and trim , with the Barons logo placed on the front . These jerseys have been styled from the Edmonton Oilers ' current away and alternate jerseys , respectively . The Barons ' shoulder logos also include the Edmonton Oilers ' logo and the " OKC " secondary logo . Mascot . The Oklahoma City Barons ' official team mascot is a mountain lion , named Derrick . Derrick was officially introduced on July 27 , 2010 , after a lengthy " Name the Mascot " fan contest , which was held on the Barons ' website . Derrick ' s role within the Barons ' organization will be interacting with fans ; having his photo taken , meeting and greeting , and signing autographs during their home games . He will also make public appearances in and around Oklahoma City .