Double Dose of Wildcats Await the Tornado the Next Two Weekends
Published on November 30, 2005 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Texas Tornado News Release
Over the course of the next two weekends, the Texas Tornado and the Wichita Falls Wildcats will face one another four times. Each weekend will be a home-and-home series, beginning with this weekend's pair of games on Friday, December 2nd in Wichita Falls at 7:05pm, and Saturday, December 3rd in Frisco at 7:30pm. The Tornado and Wildcats have played one another only twice so far this season, with each team winning a game. The last time the Wildcats and Tornado played was on November 23rd in Frisco, when the Tornado came away with a 4-1 win. After this weekend, the Tornado and Wildcats will again play another home-and-home series beginning on Friday, December 9th in Frisco at 7:30pm, and Saturday, December 10th in Wichita Falls at 7:05pm. The December 9th home game will be the final home game of 2005. December 9th is Great Outdoors/Texas Tornado Collectors Cup Night. The first 3,000 fans will receive a FREE Collectors Cup courtesy of Great Outdoors. Following the game is the annual Skate with the Tornado and Santa Night. Following the game fans will be able to lace up their skates and skate with the Tornado players and Santa on the Deja Blue Arena. Tickets for all home games are available by calling 972-335-9800 or Purchase Tickets Online Now!
Broadcasting Note: All home games can be viewed live via video webcast on the Tornado website at www.tornadohockey.com. The live video webcast in a new feature for the 2005-06 season where hockey fans will be able to listen to the play-by-play and watch the game live on the internet using the same high-quality video feed that the fans in the arena see on the TornadoVision JumboTron scoreboard, including different camera angles and instant replays of all the action! Fans can purchase a season-long pass, or purchase the video on a game-by-game basis for only $6.95!
'Tis the Season for Giving!
The Texas Tornado is currently in the middle of their Small World Toy Drive. During the home games on either December 3 or December 9, fans are asked to bring a new, unopened toy(s) to the game. Each donor will receive a 50% off admission coupon to a future 2005-06 Texas Tornado home game. Toys can be dropped off at the Tornado Customer Service Table. The Tornado Christmas tree is also up, but we need your help with decorating it! Fans are encouraged to bring an ornament(s) to the home games on either December 3 or December 9 to help decorate the tree.
Roadtrip: Tornado Fan Roadtrip to Wichita Falls on December 10th
Calling all Texas Tornado Fans! We know the Tornado get great support at the friendly confines of the Dr Pepper StarCenter and the Deja Blue Arena, but have you ever been on a roadtrip to see the Tornado play in someone else's arena? Well, here is your chance. The Texas Tornado has set a roadtrip for all Tornado fans on Saturday, December 10th, as the Tornado travel to Wichita Falls to take on the Wildcats. The roadtrip costs only $25.00 per person and includes the following: a ticket to the game in a designated Tornado fan section, a ride to and from the game on a private chartered bus, food/beverage on the way to Wichita Falls, and a special Tornado Game Notes information packet. Space on the bus is limited, so to reserve your spot for the Tornado fan roadtrip contact Brian Gauthier at 972-335-9800, or email: briangauthier@tornadohockey.com
***JUST ANNOUNCED: TORNADO ROADTRIP PACKAGE TO SANTA FE***
The Texas Tornado, in cooperation with Cabin Fever Travel, is offering a special Tornado Fan Package Roadtrip to the games in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the Tornado travel to face the Roadrunners on January 19-21, 2006. Round trip air fare and 3 night's hotel on January 19-21 would run $398.40 per person based on double occupancy. Transfers or rental cars can be arranged for an additional price. One-day lift tickets for skiing are $48.00 per person. The is still a number of good flights available along with a selection of rooms. To make reservations, or for more information about the Tornado Fan Roadtrip Package to Santa Fe on January 19-21, please contact Lorriane Fulwiler with Cabin Fever Travel at 972-625-8687, or info@cabinfevertravel.com
A Premium ticket, a Program, a Hot dog, and a Dr Pepper for $15.00??? That's right! The Texas Tornado Hockey club is happy to introduce the 4 for $15.00 Fun Pack. Here's how it works... go online to www.tornadohockey.com, or call up the Tornado office at 972-335-9800 and get the 4 for $15.00 Fun Pack. For only $15.00 you get a premium ticket to a Tornado home game, a delicious hot dog, a refreshing Dr Pepper and a 2005-06 Texas Tornado Game Program. There is a minimum order of four when ordering, but you get maximum savings! The 4 for $15.00 Fun Pack is available only for a limited time, so get your Pack today!
Texas Tornado Goaltender #33 Troy Redmann Named NAHL Player of the Week
Two of the league's top goaltenders, Texas Tornado's #33 Troy Redmann and Bozeman Icedogs' Matt Dalton share the honor of being named Sher-wood NAHL Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending November 27. Redmann is right behind Dalton in goals-against (2.04) and he also leads all NAHL goaltenders with 22 games played and is tied for third in save percentage (.927). This week, in three games, the Brea, California native allowed only one goal in each outing, including a 1-0 loss in overtime to Texarkana. He was named the second star of the game on November 23 against Wichita Falls in a 4-1 victory and first star of the game two nights later against Texarkana in another 4-1 win. In the three games, Redmann stopped 84 of 87 shots. One of the great brand names in hockey equipment, Sher-wood is the exclusive Official Equipment Supplier of the North American Hockey League. Sher-wood sticks, gloves and pants are provided to NAHL clubs by the company, which also sponsors the NAHL Players of the Week awards. Each week, NAHL coaches nominate offensive and defensive players for these awards and winners are selected for their outstanding play and recognized on NAHL.com. The teams and players of the NAHL thank Sher-wood for their support of the oldest and largest Junior A hockey league in the United States.
Tornado Gifts Make the Perfect Stocking Stuffers this Holiday Season!
As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start thinking about the perfect gift. Well, the Texas Tornado has you covered! Just in is a whole new selection of Tornado merchandise. New merchandise includes: The 2005-06 Texas Tornado Jersey (complete with tie-down front, pictured below), Tornado money clips, Tornado Christmas Ornaments (pictured below), Tornado stocking cap beanies, Tornado ladies wear, and much more! Or, give the gift that keeps on giving the entire season with the Texas Tornado FLEX PACK. The Texas Tornado Flex Pack consists of 10, undated ticket vouchers that can be used at any remaining Texas Tornado home game in any increment. Fans can choose from either the Premium Level Voucher Pack (10 vouchers for $150.00), or the Center Ice Voucher Pack (10 vouchers for $200.00). Either way, the choice is up to YOU how you use them. Fans can use all 10 for one game and bring their friends or associates, they can use them to attend 10 different home games, or use a combination in between. The Texas Tornado Flex Pack is a simple, easy, convenient, and affordable way to see the Back-to-Back National Champion Texas Tornado go for an unprecedented THREEPEAT! Each person who orders a Flex Pack will also receive a FREE Texas Tornado Hat, which is our holiday gift to you for your support of the Texas Tornado! To order your Texas Tornado Flex Pack today, simply call the Tornado Office at 972-335-9800 and ask for the Flex Pack!
Upcoming Texas Tornado Games:
Friday, December 2nd @ Wichita Falls Wildcats, 7:05pm
Saturday, December 3rd vs. Wichita Falls Wildcats, 7:30pm
Friday, December 9th vs. Wichita Falls Wildcats, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10th @ Wichita Falls Wildcats, 7:05pm
Thursday, December 15th @ Santa Fe Roadrunners, 7:30pm
Friday, December 16th @ Santa Fe Roadrunners, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 17th @ Santa Fe Roadrunners, 7:30pm
North American Hockey League Stories from November 30, 2005
- NAHL names players of the week - NAHL
- Dog Pound Weekly - Bozeman Icedogs
- Double Dose of Wildcats Await the Tornado the Next Two Weekends - Texas Tornado
- Bighorns Page honored as NAHL Player of the Week - Helena Bighorns
- Phantom Player of the Week Profiles - Mahoning Valley Phantoms
- Santa Claus Coming to Saturday's Game - Fargo-Moorhead Jets
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