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      Brahmas Name former Tornado Ron Vogel New Assistant Coach
 

#7  Ben Van Lare   Ben will be playing for the Dalhousie University Tigers  more...

 

#11  Ryan Fuller Ryan signs pro with the Laredo Bucks (CHL)   more...

#18  Adam Mitchell  Bay State Breakers have picked up their second Tornado player, forward Adam Mitchell   more...

#5   Sam Goodwin  After making the USHL Sioux Falls Stampede for the 2008-2009 season, Sam has opted to accept a recent offer from Niagara University    more...

#22  Blake O'Connor Rockland, MA - Right shot Defenseman Blake O'Connor joins the Bay State Breakers    more...

Happy Birthdays
   Barb has updated the Activities Calendars and added the boys birthdays

Frisco Dr Pepper StarCenter hopes to branch out to other events   story

An interesting look at building a hockey league schedule...

Update from Richard and Lee Ann Puente

Iowa Chops to offer contract to Brett Favre Someone up there is on the ball!  Maybe Alex's doing?

Former Tornado Paul Yovanic signs with Port Huron Icehawks - IHL. Tornado grads Rich Hansen, Mark Nebus, Chris Nichols and Ron Vogel have all played for the Icehawks

John Kruse and Troy Puente will be playing in Minnesota   for the Owatonna Express NAHL See Troy's comments on vets

Former Tornado defenseman Colin Long has signed with Lindenwood University

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#17   "JB" John Bullis has committed to University of Wisconsin River Falls       ...more info on JB

#6  Justin Lee has committed to Gustavus Adolphus College                      (Div III) located in St. Peter, MN for 2008-09

Return of the Five Amigos
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Renovation to Deja Blue Arena is under way...

check out the progress pictures

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Coyotes resign former Tornado Montoya and Spina       story

Former Tornado, Ben Miller has committed to Western Michigan University (CCHA) for 09/10

Mike Cifelli is reported to be playing for the St. Louis Bandits this year...

Sergei Korostin selected by London Knights  Maybe, and then maybe not?..,

11 NAHL players selected in NHL Entry Draft  story

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The Tornado will take a one year hiatus
while the City of Frisco and the Dallas Stars complete
an expansion of the Deja Blue Arena
 

NAHL Entry Draft results  Click Here

I found it very surprising to see the official draft list and to not see a lot of our Tornado boys listed. Justin Lee was the only one on the list and he went to Owatonna. I checked and received confirmation from the NAHL office that the list was correct. But, it was pointed out to me that many of our players have signed "Tenders" with other NAHL teams and will have a chance to make those teams for this season. Tender lists are not published by the NAHL but we will be trying to keep Tornado diehards updated with where our boys go.

Message from Troy's Parents

TTBC members and Fans Troy has had a busy summer right from when he got home. He has been working full time in  construction as an electrician and it’s been good experience for him working hard in the sun and using his hands.  I think this has given him a new appreciation for the $$ and how education will be a good thing in the long run. He was invited for tryout for the Omaha Lancers in the USHL. He  got all the way through but was let go at the end. We were disappointed but it don’t think it would have been a good fit for him as we think that he might not have gotten as much playing time there than in the NAHL . Anyway Troy and John Kruse both signed with the expansion Owatonna Express up in Minnesota.  We thought the exposure would be good there and the coach was very positive. He sold a good program and he said that they wanted Troy and looked for him to help be a leader and one of the core players on the team . He just finished their camp and the coach said that he expects troy to commit early this season for college so that’s encouraging.   Also, Troy is going to  the Chowder Cup again this year with a team from California  for one last  time.  On the college front,  Canisius College in Buffalo, NY called and Troy has sent in his transcripts. I don’t think they are looking for him this year but they did call.  Thanks Booster Club for all did for the boys… Richard and Lee Ann Puente

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The Des Moines Buccaneers' protected list of 16 players includes Brian Sheehan (Texas Tornado).

St. Louis Bandits head coach Jon Cooper leaving for the USHL

Tom Murphy is leaving the Cats to coach the University of Oklahoma's club hockey team. Congratulations, Tom and Milissa.

Former Tornado stand out - Luke Flicek - to represent Army in college skills

Former Tornado coach Curtale looking at ECHL job... story

   

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            Checkout the newly updated "Player Pics"...               Shots from 2/10 on have been added for each player.
 

  
And so the 07/08 season melts into memory... 
We won't forget the boys or how hard they tried.




Sadly we must say goodbye to our players aging out:

#7  Ben Van Lare
#15 Sean Roadhouse
#11 Ryan Fuller
#17 John Bullis
#24 Jason Zawacki
The entire Booster Club wishes you all the very best as you move on and we hope to see you again as a Tornado Alum Send in a message to a player wishing them well or thanking them.

Tornado End of Season Banquet pictures are now posted



Announces 2008-09 Calendar of Events
2008-09 NAHL Calendar of Events
September 17-20, 2008: Sherwood/NAHL Showcase Tournament, Blaine, Minn.
September 18-21, 2008: Sherwood Future Prospects Tournament, Blaine, Minn.
December 26-30, 2008: Sherwood Future Prospects Tournament, Chesterfield, Mo.
January 18-20, 2009: Sherwood/NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, Ann Arbor, Mich.
January 16-19, 2009: Sherwood Future Prospects Tournament, Ann Arbor, Mich.
April 28-May 2, 2009: Robertson Cup Championship Tournament, Mason City, Iowa
 

Tornado Alum Derek Punches receives award from Wayne State

A note of thanks from Rita Mitchell, Adams Mom 
         

    Tornado 1 - Roadrunners 5
Tornado Season Comes To An End

  

It will be hard to adjust. It will be hard to say goodbye
to our team. It will be harder still to know many of our
boys will be moving on. But that's true every year and
for most of us, we will be back comes fall for yet another
new season and more new faces.

Thank you all!


Don't forget the Banquet Wednesday night

Topeka moves on to round 2 after completing a three
game sweep of Texas and we wish them success.

Boxscore
Game Story

Appropriately enough, the Tornado's only goal came from Sean Roadhouse - thanks "Roadie!"

To the Texas Tornado Staff, Booster Club and Fans:

This is Rita Mitchell, Adam Mitchell's mother in MD. I wanted to take a moment to extend my gratitude for a wonderful hockey season. Adam has truly enjoyed his time with the Tornado this season, has learned a lot and become a better player and person as a result of the Tornado staff, coaches, team and fans!

Adam is excited to see his family and friends back home when he returns next week, but is saddened at the thought of leaving his new family and friends behind if only for a little while. We hope to return to Texas next year as a veteran Tornado player and again feel the warmth and welcoming atmosphere that we enjoyed so much this year.

I hope everyone has a safe and prosperous spring and summer, and we hope to see everyone at tryouts!!!
Thank you for all that you do!
Sincerely,

Rita Mitchell

For the second year in a row, junior forward Derek Punches (Manchester, Mich./Texas Tornado) was given the Coach's Award. Punches served as an assistant captain, but also donned the "C" when captain Mike Forgie (Scarborough, Ont./Stouffville Spirit) was out with an injury. A two-time CHA All-Academic Team honoree, Punches played in all 38 games and finished second on the team in goals (10), fifth in points (19), and sixth in assists (9). He established career-highs in all three categories as well as in power-play goals (5). Punches was also presented with the President's Award for having the highest grade-point average on the team. For their contributions as leaders of the Wayne State men's hockey team, Punches and Forgie were given Captain's Awards.

Topeka goes up 2 -0 in series beating the Tornado 7 to 0
 


Boxscore
 

Game One not kind to Texas Tornado go down 6 - 2 in best of 5 series
Out shot 56 to 15 our boys had no answers for Road Runners.
Sergei Korostin scored both tornado goals.


Game 2 Sunday at 5pm in Topeka
Boxscore


On a brighter note...

Topeka Fans know how to throw a Tailgate Party
and Tornado Fans were invited for the pre-game event
Photo Gallery

  Iowa Stars Sign Ludwig To ATO    story



 

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