Tornado look to respond Friday and Saturday after Thursday night OT loss
Published on January 19, 2007 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Texas Tornado News Release
For the second straight game, the Texas Tornado gave up the final three goals, this time losing 4-3 in overtime to the St. Louis Bandits on Thursday night, in a game the Tornado should have won in regulation. The Tornado jumped out to a 2-0 lead with goals from #23 Stephane Da Costa and #7 Nielsson Arcibal. The 2nd period saw only one goal, this time from #9 Justin King, who smacked home a one-timer after a beautiful pass from Arcibal. However, the lead would not be enough. Thanks to some Tornado defensive breakdowns with a 3-1 lead, the Bandits climbed back in the game. A late hooking penalty in the 3rd period sealed the Tornado fate just :28 seconds into overtime, as Pat Maroon completely fooled the Tornado defense for a wrap-around game-winning goal. The series continues tonight, as the Tornado prepare to host the division-leading St. Louis Bandits for two more games at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco on Friday, January 19th and Saturday, January 20th. Face-off time is 7:30pm. Tickets for the series are available by stopping by or calling the Tornado office at 972-335-9800, or fans can Buy Tickets Now Online! Tonight is Frisco Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Tornado Replica Championship Banner Night. The first 1,500 fans will receive a FREE Texas Tornado mini-replica banner for the 2005-06 NAHL Robertson Cup National Championship season! The Tornado has also teamed up with 93.3FM The Bone for this weekend's home games. Check out www.933thebone.com for all the details this week.
Broadcasting note: Both games will be available this weekend for viewing live on B2 Networks pay-per-view. To order go to www.tornadohockey.com and click on the B2 Networks window.
Player banners auction going on right now! The 2006-07 Texas Tornado Player Banners are currently available on online auction on www.ebay.com now through Monday January 22, 2007. These are Players Banners that hang in the Deja Blue Arena during each Texas Tornado Home Game. Each banner is double-sided and has the player name and number on the front side. The Banners contain 3 different logos for each of the 3 consecutive years the Texas Tornado have won the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship. All the Banners will be autographed by each player before the season is over. The proceeds from this auction will be used to pay for the expenses in the banner materials for the 2006-07, 2007-08 Seasons, and to help support the Texas Tornado during the 2007-08 Season. Also included in the auction are 2 special banners that commemorate the Back to Back to Back Championships, and the 4-Times the Texas Tornado have won the Robertson Cup. The banners can be found listed under "Texas Tornado Player Banner". All banners will be shipped to the winning bidders after the last Texas Tornado Home Game at the Deja Blue Arena, which would include any games in the playoffs.
North American Hockey League Stories from January 19, 2007
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