Barons Sign Former Viper Lord:

The AHL Oklahoma City Barons agreed to terms with former Vernon Vipers forward, Andrew Lord for the 2011-12 season. Lord played two seasons in Vernon (2002-2004). In 116 regular season games with the Vipers Lord collected (28-50-78) before attending R.P.I. This past season Lord started the season as captain of the ECHL Wheeling Nailers. Lord played in 26 regular season games with the Nailers collecting (7-12-19)before being called up to the AHL Milwaukee Admirals as well the AHL Oklahoma City Barons. In two games with the Admirals Lord collected (0-0-0). In 34 games with the Barons Lord collected (1-6-7).

Andrew Lords Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=76450

This is posted on the Barons website:

BARONS AGREE TO TERMS WITH ANDREW LORD FOR 2011-12 SEASON

(by Josh Evans, OKC Barons)

The Oklahoma City Barons agreed to terms with forward Andrew Lord for the 2011-12 season, Barons general manager Bill Scott announced today.

Lord, a 6-3, 200-pounder from West Vancouver, BC, joined the Barons in late December last season on a PTO. He ended up spending the remainder of the season with the Barons. He appeared in 34 games, recording seven points (1-6-7) and serving 89 penalty minutes.

He began his pro career with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. Over two-plus seasons with Wheeling, he played In 165 games, recorded 104 points (42-62-104) and served 397 penalty minutes. Prior to turing pro, he skated in 134 games over four seasons at RPI, where he amassed 45 points (19-26-45). Lord played three seasons of junior hockey in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League with Burnaby and Vernon. In 174 games over those seasons, he recorded 104 points (38-66-104) and served 235 penalty minutes.

“We are proud to announce today that we have agreed to terms with Andrew Lord on a one year AHL contract,” said Scott. “Andrew proved to us last season that he was a full time American Hockey League player after being called up from Wheeling of the ECHL. He brings a strong work ethic to the rink everyday and was one of our most active players in the community last season. Andrew is a tough, hard-nosed, energy forward who will continue to be a fan favorite in Oklahoma City."

Lord is the first player signed by the Barons for the 2011-12 season.

The Barons home opener is October 15 at the Cox Convention Center. Season seats are available by contacting the Barons office at 232-GOAL.