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Texas Tornado


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text_color#000000
teamTexas Tornado
logoTexasTornado.PNG
logo_size150px
cityFrisco, Texas
leagueNorth American Hockey League
divisionSouth
founded1999
arenaDr Pepper Arena
colorsBlack, gold, and white
ownerConsolidated Sports Holdings USA
coachTony Curtale
gmTony Curtale
mediaB2 Networks
affiliatesBoston Junior Blackhawks (IJHL) (lower)
name1Texas Tornado
dates11999–2013
name2Lone Star Brahmas
dates22013–present
reg_season_titles3: 2000, 2004, 2005
division_titles7: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
robertson_cup5: 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012

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.

Season records

Totals750485242521,0122,8222,01320,2277 Division Titles5 Championships

Tornado alumni in the NHL

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

References

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