Texas Tornado

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Texas Tornado
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City Frisco, Texas
League NAHL
Division South
Founded 1999
Home arena Dr Pepper Arena
Colors

Black, Gold, and White


              
Owner(s) Consolidated Sports Holdings USA
General manager Tony Curtale
Head coach Tony Curtale
Media B2 Networks
Affiliates Boston Junior Blackhawks (IJHL) (lower)
Franchise history
1999-Present Texas Tornado

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. On May 8, 2012 the Tornado won their 5th Robertson Cup in team history, defeating the St. Louis Bandits 4-3 in OT. The Texas Tornado are owned and operated by the Consolidated Sports Holdings USA, Inc. The Tornado could be headed to Fort Worth to become the Fort Worth Brahmas.

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Season Records[edit]

Season GP W L OTL PTS GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
1999-00 56 42 12 2 86 239 133 1,451 1st, West lost in Semifinals
2000-01 56 40 12 4 84 265 158 1,541 1st, West Champions
2001-02 56 40 13 3 83 208 135 1,826 1st, West N/A
2002-03 56 41 13 2 84 214 142 1,928 1st, South N/A
2003-04 56 48 6 2 98 276 123 1,705 1st, South Champions
2004–05 56 42 13 1 85 226 120 1,786 1st, South Champions
2005–06 58 42 12 4 88 201 132 1,516 1st, South Champions
2006–07 62 38 18 6 82 211 174 1,484 3rd, South lost in 2nd Round
2007–08 58 20 33 5 45 165 201 1,588 4th, South lost in 1st Round
2008–09 Did Not Play
2009–10 58 25 28 5 55 170 204 1,693 3rd, South lost in 1st Round
2010–11 58 35 15 8 78 213 164 1,321 3rd, South lost in 1st Round
2011-12 60 36 16 8 80 215 159 1,190 2nd, South Champions
2012-13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TBD, South TBD
Totals 690 449 220 50 938 2,603 1,845 19,104 7 Division Titles 5 Championships

2009-10 season[edit]

2009-10 roster[edit]

Coaches and staff
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
Goaltenders
# Player Catches Date of birth Hometown
29 United States Freddy Edwards L September 18, 1989 Troy, MI
30 United States Dan Sullivan L January 24, 1989 York, PA
Defensemen
# Player Shoots Date of birth Hometown
3 United States Brendan Bandyk R October 14, 1989 Chicago, IL
4 United States Joe Adams* R August 16, 1991 Orange, CA
7 United States Tyler Rostenkowski* L July 2, 1993 Chicago, IL
26 United States Alex Jacobs* R April 13, 1990 Detroit, MI
28 United States Erick Ware* L April 13, 1990 Huntsville, AL
Forwards
# Player Position Shoots Date of birth Hometown
11 United Kingdom Jack Prince* W L February 14, 1991 United Kingdom
12 United States Axel Boyer* C R September 19, 1990 Keller, TX
14 United States Steven Behm* W L July 8, 1991 Grand Rapids, MI
15 United States Mike Fleming* W L May 29, 1991 Peoria, IL
18 United States Scott Deur C R January 17, 1989 Big Rapids, MI
19 United States Rock Einersen C L August 22, 1990 Chicago, IL
20 United States Tyler Underhill* W L August 5, 1991 East Aurora, NY
21 United States Justin Jones* W R November 17, 1990 Dallas, TX
22 United States James Howard* W L Junes 30, 1990 Canfield, OH
61 United States James Poston* C R March 15, 1991 Toledo, OH
73 United States David Rigatti* W R January 4, 1991 Pittsburgh, PA
89 United States Ian Braun W R January 30, 1989 Buffalo, NY
* Denotes rookie

Tornado alumni in the NHL[edit]

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 -

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