Let's keep the Cups
March 29, 2005 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Texas Tornado News Release
For the 6th year in a row and with a Division Championship in hand, the Texas Tornado is headed to the Robertson Cup Playoffs beginning in April. Playoff Games #1 and #2 of the 1st round of the NAHL South Division Semi-Finals will be held at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco on Friday, April 1st and Saturday, April 2nd at 7:30pm. The Tornado will play the South Division #4 seed, which is the Wichita Falls Wildcats. Contact the Tornado today at 972-335-9800 to get your tickets for the 2005 NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs!
#1 Texas Tornado vs. #4 Wichita Falls Wildcats (best of 5 series)
Game #1: @ Texas-Friday, April 1st, 7:30pm
Game #2: @ Texas-Saturday, April 2nd, 7:30pm
Game #3: @ Wichita Falls-Friday, April 8th, 7:05pm
Game #4: @ Wichita Falls-Saturday, April 9th, 7:05pm*
Game #5: @ Texas-Sunday, April 10th, 6:00pm*
*if necessary
TIME FOR ONE LAST TORNADO FAN ROADTRIP...
The South Division Semi-final playoff series moves to Wichita Falls for Game #3, and that's where we need your help! The Tornado has set up a bus trip on Friday, April 8th to Wichita Falls for Game 3 of the series. You will need to meet at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco at 3:30 PM. Come support the Tornado in their quest for Back-to-Back National Championships! There will be a designated section for all Tornado fans to sit together. The Road Trip package is $25.00 per person and includes: A ticket to the game, transportation to and from Wichita Falls, food, and a beverage. To order your Road Trip package, please contact Jeremy at the Tornado office at 972-335-9800 by Wednesday, April 6th at 5:00 PM
ONE MORE TONY CURTALE SHOW TO GO...
The final edition of the Tony Curtale Show for the 2004-2005 season will be Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00pm at Hooters in Frisco, and can be heard live on tornadohockey.com. Host and Texas Tornado play-by-play voice Alex "Cheeks" Kyrias will sit down with the Tornado Head Coach for the monthly show. Among the topics to be discussed will be the highly successful Pros vs. Prospects Tornado Charity Classic, the upcoming NAHL Playoffs, and the Tornado's quest for a National Championship and NAHL Championship repeat.
Tony will also talk about some of the prospects being looked at for next year's Tornado team. You can ask coach a question one of three ways:
1. Email: info@tornadohockey.com
2. Yahoo IM: tornado_media
3. Ask Tony live at Hooters!
The South Division Semi-final playoff series moves to Wichita Falls for Game #3, and that's where we need your help! The Tornado has set up a bus trip on Friday, April 8th to Wichita Falls for Game 3 of the series. You will need to meet at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco at 3:30 PM. Come support the Tornado in their quest for Back-to-Back National Championships! There will be a designated section for all Tornado fans to sit together. The Road Trip package is $25.00 per person and includes: A ticket to the game, transportation to and from Wichita Falls, food, and a beverage. To order your Road Trip package, please contact Jeremy at the Tornado office at 972-335-9800 by Wednesday, April 6th at 5:00 PM
ONE MORE TONY CURTALE SHOW TO GO...
The final edition of the Tony Curtale Show for the 2004-2005 season will be Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00pm at Hooters in Frisco, and can be heard live on tornadohockey.com. Host and Texas Tornado play-by-play voice Alex "Cheeks" Kyrias will sit down with the Tornado Head Coach for the monthly show. Among the topics to be discussed will be the highly successful Pros vs. Prospects Tornado Charity Classic, the upcoming NAHL Playoffs, and the Tornado's quest for a National Championship and NAHL Championship repeat.
Tony will also talk about some of the prospects being looked at for next year's Tornado team. You can ask coach a question one of three ways:
1. Email: info@tornadohockey.com
2. Yahoo IM: tornado_media
3. Ask Tony live at Hooters!
PROS vs. PROSPECTS, RELIVE THE MAGIC!
The night was electric. From the introductions of the players with numerous standing ovations, to the back-and-forth action, to the late Pros surge to win the game, the Pros vs. Prospects Tornado Charity Classic will go down in history as one of the best nights for the Texas Tornado organization. A sold out, standing room only crowd of 4,200 fans cheered on the Tornado as they climbed back from a two-goal deficit to tie the score at 2-2 at the end of the 2nd period, but in the end fell to the Pros, 6-2, while raising over $100,000 for charity. Now you can relive the magic during the rebroadcast of the Pros vs. Prospects Tornado Charity Classic on Comcast and the Dallas Cowboys Channel (276) during the following times: Wednesday, March 30, 7:00pm Thursday, March 31, 8:00pm Friday, April 1, 4:00pm
*The Texas Tornado will also be selling the Pros vs. Prospects game in its entirety on DVD beginning this weekend.
TEXAS TORNADO ACTION PICTURES ONLINE
Now you can have a piece of your favorite Texas Tornado player. The latest addition to the Texas Tornado website, www.tornadohockey.com is the all new photo gallery. Almost every game from the 2004-05 season is achieved and available for viewing and purchase. Some of the pictures include the 2005 NAHL All-Star Game, played in Frisco, and the Pros vs. Prospects Tornado Charity Classic. Simply visit the Tornado website and click on Photo Gallery or the Action Photos button.
2005-2006 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Don't miss out on all the exciting hockey action! Season tickets for the Texas Tornado 2005-2006 season are on sale now. For as low as $255.00 per seat for all 30 home games, you can become a part of the Championship tradition that is the Texas Tornado. Season tickets with the Texas Tornado include great benefits only offered to season ticket holders such as: Meet and Greet with the Tornado coaches and players, a season ticket holder Tornado hat, a Tornado puck business card holder, a Meet and Greet Pre-Season Party and Ticket Pick-Up, Pre-Game Chalk Talk with the Tornado Coaches, and much, much more! To inquire about season tickets call the Tornado office at 972-335-9800, or visit the Tornado website at www.tornadohockey.com.
North American Hockey League Stories from March 29, 2005
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