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.
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]
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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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| # |
|
Player |
Catches |
Date of birth |
Hometown |
| 29 |
 |
Freddy Edwards |
L |
September 18, 1989 |
Troy, MI |
| 30 |
|
Dan Sullivan |
L |
January 24, 1989 |
York, PA |
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Defensemen
|
| # |
|
Player |
Shoots |
Date of birth |
Hometown |
| 3 |
|
Brendan Bandyk |
R |
October 14, 1989 |
Chicago, IL |
| 4 |
|
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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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 -
- Stephane Da Costa, F, Ottawa Senators
- Al Montoya, G, New York Islanders
- Ben Bishop, G, Ottawa Senators
- 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
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