AHL schedule 2012: Oklahoma City Barons have three featured NHL-ers for game vs. Checkers

The American Hockey League season will continue its 2012 season on Sunday with 11 games, including some with NHL players honing their talents on the ice during their time away due to the ongoing lockout.

Among the players playing on Sunday are Adam Larsson and Adam Henrique of the Albany Devils when the team hosts the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, featuring Simon Despres of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Oklahoma City Barons have three major contributors from the NHL on its roster and expect to see play from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Magnus Paajravi and Jordan Eberle on Sunday when the Barons travel to face Justin Faulk and the Charlotte Checkers.

Cam Atkinson and Ryan Johansen of the Columbus Blue Jackets will take the ice with the Springfield Falcons against the Connecticut Whale. Here is the full slate of games schedule for Sunday afternoon. Times are listed in ET.

Oklahoma City Barons vs. Charlotte Checkers, 3 p.m.
Portland Pirates vs. Manchester Monarchs, 3 p.m.
Connecticut Whale vs. Springfield Falcons, 3 p.m.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Worcester Sharks, 3 p.m.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Albany Devils, 4 p.m.
Milwaukee Admirals vs. Grand Rapids Griffins, 4 p.m.
Lake Erie Monsters vs.Hamilton Bulldogs, 4 p.m.
Texas Stars vs. San Antonio Rampage, 4:30 p.m.
Providence Bruins vs. St. John's IceCaps, 5 p.m.
Toronto Marlies vs. Hershey Bears, 5 p.m.
Abbotsford Heat vs. Houston Aeros, 6 p.m.