Familiar foes meet again in first round of NAHL South Division Semi-Final series
Published on March 29, 2006 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Texas Tornado News Release
For the second consecutive season, the #1 Texas Tornado (42-12-4) will face the #4 Wichita Falls Wildcats (26-28-4) in the first round of the NAHL Playoffs. Last year, the Tornado swept the Wildcats in the opening round of the playoffs, which included wins of 9-5 and 8-6 in Frisco, and a 7-3 win in Wichita Falls. This season, the Tornado has a 7-2-1 record against the Wildcats. The most telling stat however heading into this series is that the Wildcats have never won a regular season or post season game in Frisco. The Tornado boasted a league-best 24-3-2 record at the Deja Blue Arena this season. Tickets for the series are on sale now and can be purchased by stopping by or calling the Texas Tornado office at 972-335-9800, or Purchase Tickets Online Now! The NAHL South Division Semi-Final series schedule is as follows:
NAHL South Division Semi-Finals (Best of 5 series)
#1 Texas Tornado vs. #4 Wichita Falls Wildcats
Game #1 @ Texas - Saturday, April 1st, 7:30pm, Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco
Game #2 @ Texas - Sunday, April 2nd, 6:00pm, Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco
Game #3 @ Wichita Falls - Friday, April 7th, 7:05pm, Kay Yeager Coliseum
Game #4 @ Wichita Falls - Saturday, April 8th, 7:05pm, Kay Yeager Coliseum*
Game #5 @ Texas - Sunday, April 9th, 6:00pm, Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco*
*if necessary
All aboard for the Texas Tornado fan roadtrip for Game #3 in Wichita Falls!
Grab your Tornado gear and your loudest voice and get ready for the Texas Tornado fan bus trip to Wichita Falls for Game #3 of the South Division Semi-Finals on Friday, April 7th! For only $25.00 you will receive: a ticket to Game #3 of the NAHL South Division Semi-Finals between the Texas Tornado and Wichita Falls Wildcats, a seat on the private/chartered Texas Tornado fan bus, an official Tornado fan stat packet, and food & beverages on the way to the game! The response last season for this Tornado fan playoff bus trip was incredible, so please RSVP as soon as possible because spots are limited. To reserve your spot today on the Tornado fan roadtrip, please contact Lacey Hammons at the Tornado office at 972-335-9800, or lacey.hammons@tornadohockey.com
Tornado fans rocked the Kay Yeager Coliseum last year during their trip to Wichita Falls!
Tony Curtale Show LIVE! Wednesday, March 29th, 7:30pm - Hooters in Frisco - The playoff edition of the Tony Curtale Show will be on Wednesday, March 29th. The show begins at 7:30pm at Hooters in Frisco. Texas Tornado Head Coach and General Manager Tony Curtale will sit down with Texas Tornado Play-by-Play Voice Alex "Cheeks" Kyrias for the half hour show to discuss all matters relating to hockey and the Tornado, including a 2006 NAHL playoff preview. The show can be heard live at www.tornadohockey.com, or fans can watch the show live at Hooters in Frisco. Questions for the coach can be emailed ahead of time to: info@tornadohockey.com
Texas Tornado game-worn black jerseys on sale on Ebay this Wednesday!
The Texas Tornado Game-Worn, Away Black Jerseys are now up for auction on E-BAY! Every player from the current Tornado roster now has a jersey up for auction that he wore throughout the 2005-2006 season. To bid on the jerseys, simply go to the Tornado website at www.tornadohockey.com, click on the game-used jersey auction button on the right-hand side of the front home page and bid away! The minimum bid for these jerseys is $200.00. The auction will end Saturday, April 8th. The winners will receive their jerseys upon the completion of the current season. Good Luck!
Pros vs. Prospects II DVD Now on Sale!
Now you can relive all the magic from the Pros vs. Prospects II Tornado Charity Classic on DVD! See former NHL Stars such as: Brett Hull, Neal Broten, Guy Carbonneau, Craig Ludwig, Bill Ranford, Bernie Nicholls, and more take on the Tornado in the ultimate game for charity. The Pros vs. Prospects II DVD uses the highest quality game footage from three different camera angles and includes play-by-play from the Voice of the Tornado, Alex "Cheeks" Kyrias and player interviews with Dallas Stars play-by-play voice Ralph Strangis. DVD's are just $25.00 and can be purchased online at www.tornadohockey.com or by calling the Tornado office at 972-335-9800.
Seven years, seven titles... equals unprecedented success
With Saturday night's 4-1 win against the Santa Fe Roadrunners, the Texas Tornado added to their list of historic North American Hockey League accomplishments. For the 7th consecutive season, the Texas Tornado has won an NAHL Division Regular Season title. The seven consecutive titles tie the original NAHL record set by the Paddock Pools Saints, who won their division seven years in a row from 1976-1983. Clinching the division also means that the Tornado will have home ice advantage throughout the 2006 NAHL Playoffs. "This success is a testament to the strong and committed ownership throughout the years, our incredible fans, and all of the Texas Tornado players, past and present," said Tornado Head Coach and General Manager Tony Curtale, who has been at the helm for all seven titles. The Texas Tornado now will begin their quest for a third straight Robertson Cup Championship. Last season, the Texas Tornado became only the 2nd team in United States junior hockey history to win Back-to-Back National Championships. Overall, the Tornado has won three Robertson Cup Championships (2001, 2004, 2005), and is one of only three teams in the 30-year history of the NAHL to have won three or more Robertson Cup titles (Paddock Pools Saints and Compuware Ambassadors). The 2006 NAHL Robertson Cup Tournament will be played in Boardman, Ohio, May 10-13, and hosted by the Mahoning Valley Phantoms of the NAHL North Division, who will receive an automatic bid to the tournament. Joining the Phantoms for the five-team tournament will be the four winners in each of the 2006 NAHL Divisional playoff series. The Tornado finished the 2005-06 regular season with 42 wins, 12 losses, and 4 overtime/shootout losses in 58 regular season games. The 42 wins equal the second most in franchise history, tying the 1999-2000 Tornado team who also had 42 wins, which set a NAHL expansion team record. The 2003-2004 Texas Tornado, which won the franchise's first-ever National Championship, still holds the NAHL record for wins in a season with 48. To date, the Tornado has an overall regular season record of 295 wins, 81 losses and 18 ties, which averages over a 77% winning percentage throughout their seven-year history... an unprecedented mark in junior hockey in the United States.
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