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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...

      Lyon Messier in the news

  #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...

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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

 

FRISCO, Texas (May 14, 2008) – Schlegel Sports, ownership group of the Texas Tornado hockey team, announced today the team will take a one-year hiatus while the City of Frisco and Dallas Stars complete an expansion of the Deja Blue Ice Arena at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco.

The Texas Tornado will resume normal operations in Spring 2009 for the 2009-2010 season at the Deja Blue Ice Arena. The expanded and renovated facility will feature more general and upgraded seating with a new second level, additional suites, an enhanced promenade, a new video board on the north end and two on the south end, and a new parking garage incorporating an additional 1,000 spaces.

“Although we will have an interruption in regular operations, we plan to continue our involvement in the community and prepare for the 2009-10 season,” said Kirby Schlegel, CEO of the Schlegel Sports. “The expanded facility will give us the ability to better serve our fans, sponsors and players. We believe we will attract additional season ticket and suite holders as a result of the new opportunities in the expanded venue. We are very excited for the possibilities that lie ahead for the Texas Tornado.”

Seating capacity for Tornado hockey will increase to 5,300 seats from the current configuration of 3,733 seats. A concourse level club lounge will be added with direct access to the suites on the west side of the arena. New restrooms, permanent concessions, a dining area, as well as 180 new east club seats with an adjacent club lounge, bar and dining space are also part of the expansion plan.

“We have had tremendous support from our fans, sponsors, and host families,“ continued Schlegel. “Our community can be very proud of the team and we will be back in full force for the 2009-10 season in an expanded, beautiful facility.”

In April 2008, the NAHL Texas Tornado completed their ninth season. Under the ownership of Schlegel Sports, the Texas Tornado has won four Robertson Cup Championships. Schlegel Sports specializes in sports team ownership and management, which also includes the Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League and the Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League. More information is available at www.schlegelsports.com.

For NAHL full story  click here


 
This news today is heart breaking to all involved. I know it is in our TTBC club. We will miss our boys and our season very much. We'' miss our favorite staff members too and we hope everyone finds a new niche very soon.

We will try to post news of our player's moves along with what is going on in renovations on this site.  Check in occasionally to see what is new. All the player pics are here too.

No doubt more information will be forthcoming in the next couple of weeks regarding Season Ticket Holders credits etc.  As many of you know, the holdup in officially announcing the hiatus has been due to formal league approvals. Those just came through today 05/14/08. Only a few staff are left and they will be addressing all of our concerns now that the hiatus is official

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 succes
s.

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
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