Join and Register - The Texas Tornado Booster Club 

 

Current NEWS: 
  

    Games Shots from Friday's 5-4 SO win over Jr Blues now ready

 

   Oklahoma Sooners Finish Season 24-8-6 and Ranked No. 9  story

 

Dan Sullivan - Texas Tornado NAHL Goalie of the Week Texas goaltender Dan Sullivan backstopped the Tornado to a three-game sweep over Springfield, turning aside 100 of 107 shots.  On Friday, the York, Pa., native made 31 saves in regulation and overtime and all five in the shootout in a 5-4 victory.  The next night, the 21-year-old stopped 31 shots as the Tornado downed the Jr. Blues, 2-1.  Sullivan steered aside 38 shots in regulation and overtime and all four in the shootout in a 3-2 triumph on Sunday.

"Sully’s performance last weekend proved his MVP status,” said Tornado assistant coach Jason Bloomingburg. “He continues to be huge between the pipes making crucial saves at keys points of the game.” Shane Sooth received Honorable Mention for South Player of the week

 

 

Last minute Heroics Tie as Tornado Win in Shoot Out  Shane Sooth sets up come from behind win March 7 - Frisco Kirk Estes - Texas Tornado Booster Club            (Full Story)       (Box Score)

 

 

Texas hangs on for 2-1 win Extra effort is the difference March 5 - Frisco                                                                                                        Photo - Mark Simpson Kirk Estes - Texas Tornado Booster Club            (Full Story)       (Box Score)

 

 

5-4 Shootout Win over Jr. Blues Characteristic Tornado Intensity Still not there                                                              Photo - Kaler March 5 - Frisco Kirk Estes - Texas Tornado Booster Club            (Full Story)       (Box Score)

 

 

 

This Weekend's  Pre-Game Report
	19-24-5 Springfield Jr. Blues at  Texas Tornado 20-22-5
	March 5, 6 & 7

First-year NAPHL exceeds expectations - Interesting insight & comments from Tony

Tornado graduate Reese makes NHL debut   (He only played one game for TT)

 

Second Annual Tornado Pink in the Rink Weekend Silent Aution Partnering with American Cancer Society March 5-7, 2010

 

 

News Story: NAHL Playoff Outlook

 

Photo Galleries Updated:
     Game Shots from Wichita Falls (2) Feb 26 & 27

    Player Pictures - updated
     Player Biographies added for #16 Shane Sooth & #27 Tyler Mort

 

Sooner hockey heads to nationals - 8 former Tornado on roster

 

March 6 TTBC meeting cancelled - no new business

 

   NEW - Game Shots at Wenatchee

 

Can you solve the Tornado Booster Club Word Search Puzzle?? Give it a try

J.D. Howard - Texas Tornado NAHL South Player of the Week   Texas forward J.D. Howard struck for two goals and two assists as the Tornado celebrated a two-game sweep over Fairbanks.  On Friday, the Canfield, Ohio, native picked up a pair of assists in a 3-1 triumph.  The next night, the 19-year-old scored two goals as the Tornado downed the Ice Dogs, 5-3. He was also a plus-5 on the weekend. Dan Sullivan received Honorable Mention for his fine work last weekend

"J.D. was around the puck all weekend,” said Tornado head coach Tony Curtale.  “He made a lot of big plays and his offensive presence was noticeable.”

 

 

 

 

 

   Tornado acquire two new players at the Trade Deadline  

#16  Shane Sooth Birthday:  April 18, 1992 Position: Forward Height:   6-1 Weight:  190 Former Teams:  Sioux City, USHL & US Under 18

YEAR TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG SHOTS SPCT 2009/2010 Sioux City 10 3 2 5 -1 0 1 2 0 0 0 12 .250

 

 

#9  Michael Zagari Birthday:  Sep 30, 1991 Home:  McKees Rocks, PA Position:  Defense Height:   6-3 Weight:  270 Former Teams:  Pittsburgh Hornets (MM) - U!18

YEAR TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG SHOTS SPCT 2009/2010 Pitts Hornets 40 3 10 13 75 2   0

 

 

    Booster Club receives recognition - American Jr Hockey

 

   TTBC Feed The IceDogs Pictures are now posted - click

 

Tornado Acquire Forward Tyler Mort The Texas Tornado have acquired forward Tyler Mort in a trade. The 18-year-old forward comes from the Wenatchee Wild in exchange for future considerations. Mort comes from Post Falls, Idaho and stands at 5'8" and 176 lbs. This season is his first in the NAHL. In seven games played this season, Mort has registered one goal and four assists. His performances of the season include a one goal and two assist game against the Kenai River Brown Bears. "Tyler is a good young player that will make an impact on the team, especially in the future" coach Tony Curtale said of the newly acquired forward. Mort debuted with the Tornado Wednesday night wearing jersey number 27.

Other Transactions:  We say goodbye and we wish you the very best!
    AJ Mueller to Marquette Rangers - NAHL North  Now he will get to play!!
    Shay Cizmar to Alpena IceDiggers - NAHL North
    Kevin McLean to Janesville Jets - NAHL North

 

 

 

Booster Club Feed the Ice Dogs The Booster Club fed the Ice Dogs their pre-game meal Saturday. Besides being a very good hockey team they are a pleasure to be around. Every boy thanked the Booster Members there and were genuinely appreciative. This is the second time members have fed Fairbanks. A few years ago when we learned the Ice Dogs were going to be in town over Thanksgiving members jumped in and prepared a real thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings just like home.                                        See the photo album

 

 

Tornado add forward from Wanatchee Tyler Mort Birthday: Jan 31, 1992 Hometown: Post Falls, ID Position: F Height: 5'8" Weight: 176 no additional information available as yet on trade
REGULAR SEASON YEAR TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG SHOTS SPCT 2009/2010 Wenatchee 7 1 4 5 +4 12 1 0 0 0 0 9 .111

 

 

Tornado kick off Read To Achieve program   story

 

 

Report from the: TOP PROSPECTS TOURNAMENT Ann Arbor, Michigan January 18-20

Representing the Texas Tornado for the NAHL South Rock Einersen Jack Prince Dan Sullivan   Jan 18 North 3 - South 2 Rock scores goal  Dan played 1/2 gm - stopped 12 of 13   Jan 19 Central 5 - South 1 Dan played 1/2 gm - stopped 11 of 16   Jan 20 West 1 - South 4 Sullivan - 1/2 game - Stopped 14 of 15   The North Division clinches the Top Prospects Tournament Title Southern Division All-Stars claims third Rock - Jack and Dan are on their way back home from Ann Arbor

 

   Tornado Acquire Latvian Defenseman   Tornado Story  Further roster info pending

 

      Matt Krug shed bad-boy image, becomes leader for Muskegon Lumberjacks

	Welcome Nicholas Taurence Received in trade with Alpena for Jared Williams Great on Faceoffs. Good Speed. Works hard in both ends. Shoots the puck well. 2006-07 Detroit Little Caesars AAA Major Midget
YEAR TEAM GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG SHOTS SPCT 2009/2010 Alpena 29 9 12 21 -11 22 5 6 0 0 1 105 .086

 

Andy Wozniewski Named to AHL All-Star Classic Wozniewski, a defenseman with the Providence Bruins, patrolled the blue line for the Texas Tornado during the 2000-01 season. He posted 44 points on 10 goals in 54 games in his only NAHL season.                                   Full Story >>

 

 

 

Annual Holiday Party with the Tornado Great fun had by all! The Booster Club went all out for the team again this year in wishing each and every boy well as they head home for the holidays.   Lots of food - thank you Luby's for catering the main course - and many, many desserts by our members. This is a great group of boys, on and off the ice. They seem to really appreciate the TTBC and what it does and we appreciate them. Holiday Party Pictures  now ready Remember our kind sponsors who supported this event

 

 

 

	10 Years of Hockey Greats Lead the Texas Tornado Hall of Fame The 2009-2010 NAHL Texas Tornado hockey season is the 10 year anniversary of the Texas Tornado franchise.  Many great players have been a part of the Texas Tornado team.
The Texas Tornado has nominated 27 alumni.  The fans will be able to vote for their favorite 10 alumni to be inducted into the Texas Tornado Hall of Fame.  Each year following the anniversary, three additional alumni will be selected to join their fellow honored alumni.

 

 

 

What did you miss?? Wings Party at Hooter's Tuesday November 17 - Frisco
Thanks to a Booster Club member's lucky draw our boys received fun Wings Party. The member - who wishes to remain anonymous - won the Party at a local Hooter's restaurant and donated it to the TTBC for the Tornado players.  All you could eat wings, fries and drinks for one hour!! That amounts to a lot of wings with these hungry boys!
The party package was limited to fifty people so with all the boys and coaches only a few spaces were left for TTBC members. At the last meeting this party was discussed and it was decided the slots would be limited to those in attendance. So... it pays to attend the TTBC meetings! check out the party album

 

 

 

Ike in the Frisco Community Parade November 14, 2009

 

 

  Results of the Pumpkin Voting  See how they did

 

 

Vote for your favorite player carved pumpkins checkout their creations here
TTBC Player Carved Pumpkin Auction Be sure to come by the Booster Club table on this Friday night to put in your bid for a player carved pumpkins.  All money made by the Booster Club goes to support the players with snack bags for away games, welcome gifts upon their arrival, end of the year party and gifts, and a holiday dinner, just to name a few things.  Thank you for your support.
checkout their creations here

 

 

	Texas Tornado Booster Club Pumpkin Carving Great fun was had by all as the players really got after the pumpkins as they prepared their creations. The pumpkins will be auctioned off with bidding starting at the games Oct. 29 & 30      See a quick preview of the fun Click
checkout their creations here

 

 

 

We are now PayPal verified and welcome donations to help us support our boys.

 

     

 

Ian Braun (5'11/180) took the Bandits Isak Quakenbush (6'5/230) to the woodshed. Very good tilt and a long one too. In the end big boy proved he was pretty good at blocking Ian's punches... with his face.

 

 

 

Note from a player parent:

I just wanted to thank all of you so much for taking the time to take care of these boys.  You do not know how much it means to me that my son is cared for so much by so many people.   There aren't enough words for me to say again.... thank you, Lori Billings (Poston)

  

 

Tony Curtale named Team President   Details

 

 

July 17, 2009 The TTBC Executive Board met with Team President and Head Coach Tony Curtale to go over ideas for the upcoming season.   One of the more important things discussed was what we we want to sell at our table this season.  We will of course still have the ever popular player buttons, and horns!  Other possible things we might do this season include a player auction where you will be able to have dinner with your favorite player, a pumpkin auction, and possibly even a golf tournament!   The booster club is very excited to work with the Tornado to help make this season a great success. Coach Curtale has also said there might be a chance to help support the U18 team by volunteering during tournaments here at home.  Tony is very thankful for all the booster club has done to help him and the players during tryouts. Be sure to check the TTBC website on a regular basis so you can stay up to date on what we're doing to prepare for the season.   Want to Join the TTBC?     click here

 

    

 

Texas Tornado  Tryout Camp   DALLAS  June 19 - 21                             For pictures of all three days check our Photo Galleries   Daily Reports from Detroit camp

 

Tornado 2009/2010 regular season  Schedule

 

Want to keep up with Junior Hockey? Check out this site...
This site picks up where Marc Foster left off and compiles American Jr. hockey stories with limited comments and none of the "crap" of GlassRattler. Give it a try!!