The Texas Tornado are a Junior A hockey team located in Frisco, Texas, USA. The team joined the North American Hockey League's Central division in 1999 (and moved into the newly formed southern division three years later) while located in North Richland Hills, Texas, and have enjoyed unprecedented success since their expansion year. The Tornado hold the NAHL regular season record.
The Tornado play their home games at the 6,000-seat Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco.
On May 13, 2006, the Tornado won their third straight Robertson Cup, defeating the Bozeman Icedogs. This would be the first time in over 15 years that a team won three consecutive Robertson Cups. The Texas Tornado are owned and operated by the Consolidated Sports Holdings USA, Inc.
[edit] Recent regular season records
| Season |
GP |
W |
L |
OTL |
PTS |
GF |
GA |
PIM |
Finish |
| 2004–2005 |
56 |
42 |
13 |
1 |
85 |
226 |
120 |
1,786 |
Southern Division Champs |
| 2005–2006 |
58 |
42 |
12 |
4 |
88 |
201 |
132 |
1,516 |
Southern Division Champs |
| 2006–2007 |
62 |
38 |
18 |
6 |
82 |
211 |
174 |
1,484 |
3rd in South |
| 2007–2008 |
58 |
20 |
33 |
5 |
45 |
165 |
201 |
1,588 |
4th in South |
| 2008–2009 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Did Not Play |
| 2009–2010 |
58 |
25 |
28 |
5 |
55 |
170 |
204 |
1,693 |
3rd in South |
| 2010–2011 |
58 |
35 |
15 |
8 |
78 |
213 |
164 |
1,321 |
3rd in South |
| Totals |
350 |
202 |
148 |
29 |
433 |
1,186 |
995 |
9,403 |
2 Division Championships |
[edit] Playoff records
| Season |
GP |
W |
L |
OTL |
GF |
GA |
PIM |
Finish |
| 2005 |
12 |
10 |
2 |
0 |
56 |
31 |
337 |
League Champions |
| 2006 |
13 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
50 |
30 |
315 |
League Champions |
| 2007 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
38 |
38 |
147 |
Lost in 2nd Round |
| 2008 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
18 |
66 |
Lost in 1st Round |
| 2009 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Did Not Play |
| 2010 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
65 |
Lost in 1st Round |
| 2011 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
15 |
18 |
49 |
Lost in 1st Round |
| Totals |
47 |
28 |
19 |
0 |
172 |
145 |
979 |
2 League Championships |
[edit] 2009-10 season
[edit] 2009-10 roster
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Coaches and staff
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| Title |
Name |
| Head coach/GM |
Tony Curtale |
| Assistant coach |
Jason Bloomingburg |
| Goalie coach |
Cam Macdonald |
| Team physician |
Dr. William C. Burns II |
| Athletic trainer |
Rich Schmelzer |
| Equipment manager |
Andrew Cohen |
| Broadcasters |
Alex Kyrias |
| Owner |
Bill Yuill |
| President |
Bill Yuill |
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Goaltenders
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| # |
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Player |
Catches |
Date of birth |
Hometown |
| 29 |
 |
Freddy Edwards |
L |
September 18, 1989 |
Troy, MI |
| 30 |
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Dan Sullivan |
L |
January 24, 1989 |
York, PA |
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Defensemen
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| # |
|
Player |
Shoots |
Date of birth |
Hometown |
| 3 |
|
Brendan Bandyk |
R |
October 14, 1989 |
Chicago, IL |
| 4 |
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Joe Adams* |
R |
August 16, 1991 |
Orange, CA |
| 7 |
|
Tyler Rostenkowski* |
L |
July 2, 1993 |
Chicago, IL |
| 26 |
|
Alex Jacobs* |
R |
April 13, 1990 |
Detroit, MI |
| 28 |
|
Erick Ware* |
L |
April 13, 1990 |
Huntsville, AL |
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Forwards
|
| # |
|
Player |
Position |
Shoots |
Date of birth |
Hometown |
| 11 |
 |
Jack Prince* |
W |
L |
February 14, 1991 |
United Kingdom |
| 12 |
|
Axel Boyer* |
C |
R |
September 19, 1990 |
Keller, TX |
| 14 |
|
Steven Behm* |
W |
L |
July 8, 1991 |
Grand Rapids, MI |
| 15 |
|
Mike Fleming* |
W |
L |
May 29, 1991 |
Peoria, IL |
| 18 |
|
Scott Deur |
C |
R |
January 17, 1989 |
Big Rapids, MI |
| 19 |
|
Rock Einersen |
C |
L |
August 22, 1990 |
Chicago, IL |
| 20 |
|
Tyler Underhill* |
W |
L |
August 5, 1991 |
East Aurora, NY |
| 21 |
|
Justin Jones* |
W |
R |
November 17, 1990 |
Dallas, TX |
| 22 |
|
James Howard* |
W |
L |
Junes 30, 1990 |
Canfield, OH |
| 61 |
|
James Poston* |
C |
R |
March 15, 1991 |
Toledo, OH |
| 73 |
|
David Rigatti* |
W |
R |
January 4, 1991 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| 89 |
|
Ian Braun |
W |
R |
January 30, 1989 |
Buffalo, NY |
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[edit] Tornado alumni in the NHL
The Tornado have been equally successful in preparing players for the next level of hockey. Especially of note are the goaltenders to come out of the system. The more notable players include -
- Stephane Da Costa, F, Ottawa Senators
- Al Montoya, G, New York Islanders
- Ben Bishop, G, St. Louis Blues
- Dave McKee, G, Anaheim Ducks
- Andy Wozniewski, D, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Matt Nickerson, D, Dallas Stars
- Trevor Ludwig, D, Dallas Stars prospect
- Vince Goulet, F, Colorado Avalanche
- Jake Newton, D, Anaheim Ducks
[edit] External links
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