Texas Tornado

For other uses, see Texas Tornado (disambiguation).

Ice hockey team in Frisco, Texas

Texas Tornado

City| Frisco, Texas
League| NAHL
Division| South
Founded| 1999
Home arena| Dr Pepper Arena
Colors| Black, gold, and white

Owner(s)| Consolidated Sports Holdings USA
General manager| Tony Curtale
Head coach| Tony Curtale
Media| B2 Networks
Affiliate| Boston Junior Blackhawks (IJHL) (lower)
Franchise history
1999–2013| Texas Tornado
2013–present| Lone Star Brahmas
Championships
Playoff championships| 5

The Texas Tornado were a Junior A hockey team located in Frisco, Texas, USA. The team joined the North American Hockey League's Central division in 1999 (and moved into the newly formed southern division three years later) while located in North Richland Hills, Texas, and enjoyed unprecedented success since their expansion year.

The Tornado played their home games at the 6,000-seat Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco.

On May 13, 2006, the Tornado won their third straight Robertson Cup by defeating the Bozeman Icedogs. This accomplishment would be the first time in over 15 years that a team won three consecutive Robertson Cups. On May 8, 2012, the Tornado won their 5th Robertson Cup in team history by defeating the St. Louis Bandits 4-3 in overtime. The Tornado were owned and operated by the Consolidated Sports Holdings USA, Inc. In the 2013 offseason, the Tornado were sold to Texas Hockey Partners (THP) and relocated back to North Richland Hills becoming the Lone Star Brahmas.[1]

## Season records

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Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs

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1999-00 | 56 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 86 | 239 | 133 | 1,451 | 1st, West | lost in Semifinals
2000-01 | 56 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 84 | 265 | 158 | 1,541 | 1st, West | Champions
2001-02 | 56 | 40 | 13 | 3 | 83 | 208 | 135 | 1,826 | 1st, West | N/A
2002-03 | 56 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 84 | 214 | 142 | 1,928 | 1st, South | N/A
2003-04 | 56 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 98 | 276 | 123 | 1,705 | 1st, South | Champions
2004–05 | 56 | 42 | 13 | 1 | 85 | 226 | 120 | 1,786 | 1st, South | Champions
2005–06 | 58 | 42 | 12 | 4 | 88 | 201 | 132 | 1,516 | 1st, South | Champions
2006–07 | 62 | 38 | 18 | 6 | 82 | 211 | 174 | 1,484 | 3rd, South | lost in 2nd Round
2007–08 | 58 | 20 | 33 | 5 | 45 | 165 | 201 | 1,588 | 4th, South | lost in 1st Round
2008–09 | Did Not Play
2009–10 | 58 | 25 | 28 | 5 | 55 | 170 | 204 | 1,693 | 3rd, South | lost in 1st Round
2010–11 | 58 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 78 | 213 | 164 | 1,321 | 3rd, South | lost in 1st Round
2011-12 | 60 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 80 | 215 | 159 | 1,190 | 2nd, South | Champions
2012-13 | 60 | 36 | 22 | 2 | 74 | 219 | 168 | 1,123 | 3rd, South | lost in 2nd Round
Totals | 750 | 485 | 242 | 52 | 1,012 | 2,822 | 2,013 | 20,227 | 7 Division Titles | 5 Championships

## Tornado alumni in the NHL

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The Tornado were equally successful in preparing players for the next level of hockey. Especially of note are the goaltenders to come out of the system. The more notable players include -

* Stephane Da Costa, F, Ottawa Senators
* Al Montoya, G, Montreal Canadiens
* Ben Bishop, G, Dallas Stars
* Dave McKee, G, Anaheim Ducks
* Andy Wozniewski, D, Toronto Maple Leafs
* Matt Nickerson, D, Dallas Stars
* Jake Newton, D, Anaheim Ducks
* Matt Tennyson, D, San Jose Sharks

## References

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1. ^ "Texas Hockey Partners purchase and relocate Texas Tornado membership".

## External links

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* Texas Tornado Hockey[usurped]
* Ticket information[usurped]
* Official League site

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North American Hockey League

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Midwest Division|

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* Janesville Jets
* Kenai River Brown Bears
* Minnesota Wilderness
* Springfield Jr. Blues
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South Division|

* Amarillo Wranglers
* Colorado Grit
* Corpus Christi IceRays
* El Paso Rhinos
* Lone Star Brahmas
* New Mexico Ice Wolves
* Odessa Jackalopes
* Oklahoma Warriors
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Former teams|

* Albert Lea Thunder
* Amarillo Bulls
* Billings Bulls
* Bozeman Icedogs
* Buffalo Jr. Sabres
* Chicago Freeze
* Chicago Hitmen
* Cleveland Jr. Barons
* Danville Wings
* Dawson Creek Rage
* Fargo-Moorhead Jets
* Fernie Ghostriders
* Fresno Monsters
* Helena Bighorns
* Jamestown Ironmen
* Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings
* Keystone Ice Miners
* Michigan Warriors
* New Mexico Mustangs
* Pittsburgh Forge
* Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
* Soo Eagles
* St. Louis Bandits
* Texas Tornado
* Traverse City North Stars
* Wenatchee Wild
* Wichita Falls Wildcats
* Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
* Youngstown Phantoms

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