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Texas Tornado Hockey Returns

12 June 2009
Brent Thiessen
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Team owner Schlegel Sports announced today that the Texas Tornado Hockey team, proud members of the North American Hockey League, will return to the ice in the Fall of 2009. The 2009-10 season will celebrate the 10th year of Texas Tornado hockey, along with the premiere of the newly renovated Deja Blue Arena.   “With the new, enhanced upgrades made to the Deja Blue Arena we’re poised to offer a great experience to fans in this region, and are excited to be bringing back the winning tradition of Texas Tornado,” said Kirby Schlegel, team owner and CEO of Schlegel Sports.  “We are looking forward to celebrating our 10th anniversary season are excited to have Tony Curtale back behind the bench.” 

About Deja Blue Arena - The Tornado will begin play in September of 2009 after taking a one-year hiatus last season while the City of Frisco and the Dallas Stars completed an expansion of Deja Blue Arena at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco. Seating capacity at the newly renovated arena has increased from the old configuration of 3,733 seats, to 4,944 seats.  A new concourse level club lounge has been added with direct access to the suites on the west side of the arena.  The newly expanded and renovated facility will feature additional suites, new restrooms, concourse concessions, an enhanced promenade, two new video boards, and a new parking garage incorporating 1,000 additional parking spaces.  “We wanted to enhance the fan experience from the moment you park the car through the end of the evening. We try to make it the best place to enjoy an affordable family night out,” said Schlegel. 

Curtale Returns - The Tornado will once again be directed on the ice by Head Coach and General Manager Tony Curtale.  Curtale, who coached the Tornado from their inaugural season in 1999-00 through the 2006-07 season, will return behind the bench for his ninth season as coach of the three-time National Champions.   “I am excited about the opportunity to be back with the Tornado and look forward to continuing the winning tradition in front of some of the best fans in sports,” said Curtale. Curtale was honored as NAHL Coach of the Year in 2003-04 and Executive of the Year in 1999-00.  He guided the Tornado to three consecutive National Championships from 2004 to 2006, becoming only the third team in history to win three straight titles. 

Texas Tornado History - Since their inception in 1999, the Texas Tornado has set the standard for excellence for junior hockey in the United States.  Besides their three straight National Championships from 2004-2006 the Tornado has won seven NAHL Regular Season Division titles and had seven straight 40+ win seasons from 1999-2007. Their seventh straight division crown in 2007 tied a 30-year NAHL record, and their seven straight 40+ win seasons is an NAHL record.  The Tornado have developed and moved on over 80 players in nine years onto NCAA and professional teams. 

Ticket and Corporate Partner Opportunities - Information regarding new season ticket packages and plans can be found at the official website of the Texas Tornado at www.tornadohockey.com.  Deposits are being taken now, while returning clients can expect a phone call from the team detailing their options for 2009-10 ticket packages.  To schedule a tour of Deja Blue Arena, inquire about season ticket plans, or gain information regarding limited premium inventory and corporate partnerships, please call 972-335-9800. 

Last Updated on Friday, 12 June 2009 10:05

Frisco Defeats Missions 2-1

10 August 2009
Dane Brugler
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The RoughRiders and Missions combined for just nine hits as Frisco defeated San Antonio 2-1 in a low scoring affair on Saturday at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Frisco starter Michael Kirkman (5-6) earned the win, allowing just one run on two hits over six frames. Johnny Whittleman had the only extra-base hit for the Frisco offense with an RBI double.

San Antonio struck first with a run in the second inning, but Frisco answered with a pair of runs in the fourth frame when Chad Tracy scored on a Whittleman double followed by an RBI single by Steve Murphy.

Kirkman turned in one of his best pitching performances of the season, allowing just one run over six frames. The Frisco bullpen pitched the final three innings, not allowing a run as Pedro Strop notched his third save with the RoughRiders. San Antonio starter Will Inman (5-2) allowed just two runs on three hits over six innings in the loss.

Offensively, only five RoughRiders recorded a hit as Whittleman had the best night with an RBI double, walk, and run scored. The Frisco defense also tied a season-best, turning four double plays on the night. Despite the win, the RoughRiders stay two games behind Midland in the South Division standings.

Frisco and San Antonio will play game three of the set Sunday at 6 p.m. at Dr Pepper Ballpark with the series tied at one game each.

 

Midland Comes Back to Beat Frisco

31 July 2009
Dane Brugler
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The ‘Hounds took the series over the RoughRiders, two games to one, defeating Frisco 10-9 on Thursday night with five runs in the ninth inning as Frisco committed six errors

The RoughRiders’ bullpen allowed six runs, including five in the ninth inning to fall to the RockHounds 10-9 on Thursday while the Famous Chicken watched, rooting on the ‘Riders. Chad Tracy collected a pair of hits, including a double, triple, and a pair of RBI. Adam Fox hit his second homer in as many nights to pull the RoughRiders within one run in the bottom of the ninth. The RoughRiders set a new franchise-high with six errors on the night, including three by Marcus Lemon, which ties a franchise-high for a single player.

Midland scored a pair of runs in the first frame on a two-run double by Matthew Spencer to take the 2-0 advantage. Frisco answered with five runs in the second inning when Chris Gradoville hit an RBI single and Steve Murphy scored on a ground out to knot the game at two. Gradoville came around to score on a force out followed by a bases-clearing triple by Tracy to give Frisco the 5-2 lead. Midland scored a run in the third inning, but Frisco answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning when Adam Fox scored on an error and Steve Murphy came home on a Dustin Majewski sacrifice fly. For the second night in a row, the RockHounds chipped away at the RoughRiders’ lead with a run in the fifth and eight innings. However on Thursday, the Midland bats were able to overcome Frisco’s bullpen, scoring five runs in the ninth inning to take the lead over the RoughRiders 10-7 in comeback-fashion. The ‘Riders mounted a comeback of their own as Fox hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, but Frisco fell a run short.

Beavan allowed four runs on seven hits over six frames, walking two with no strikeouts, but didn’t factor into the decision. Pedro Strop (3-5) blew the save and took the loss for Frisco, allowing four runs on one hit and three walks over one inning. Midland reliever Steve Sharpe (6-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings as Jared Lansford earned his fifth save on the season and second of the series.

Tracy, Murphy, and Guilder Rodriguez each had a pair of hits as Tracy’s double and triple were the only extra-base hits on the night for Frisco. Lemon and Tracy hit collected two RBI as Fox and Murphy each scored two runs. Marcus Lemon set a new season-high with three errors on the night, which ties the franchise-mark for errors in a game. The six team errors was the most every in Frisco history.

The RoughRiders now begin a seven game road trip, beginning with four games in San Antonio. Frisco holds a half game lead over the RockHounds for first place in the South Division.

Last Updated on Friday, 31 July 2009 09:50

RoughRiders Use Big Innings Over Midland

30 July 2009
Dane Brugler
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Frisco tied a season-high with eight runs in one inning to defeat the RockHounds 9-8 on Wednesday at Dr Pepper Ballpark

The RoughRiders used an eight-run inning en route to the 9-8 victory over the RockHounds on Wednesday. Adam Fox and Chad Tracy each hit two-run home runs in an eight-run fifth frame as Frisco tied a season-high for runs in an inning. Frisco starter Michael Kirkman (4-5) allowed just three runs over seven frames to improve to 3-1 in the month of July. The RoughRiders (12) and RockHounds (12) combined for 24 hits on the night.

Midland jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the fourth inning, highlighted by a two-run homer by Chris Carter. The RoughRiders then struck for eight runs in the fifth inning as Frisco sent 11 batters to the plate. After a Johnny Whittleman single, Adam Fox hit his 10th home run of the season, which is second on the team. Frisco tied the score at three when Manny Pina scored on a Marcus Lemon single and then took the lead on a two-run triple by Dustin Majewski, who then scored on an RBI single by Mitch Moreland. Frisco capped the inning on a two-run home run by Chad Tracy to give the RoughRiders an 8-3 advantage. The RoughRiders added another run in the sixth inning on an RBI single by Guilder Rodriguez to plate Pina and make the score 9-3. Midland chipped away at the Frisco lead with a pair of runs in the eighth inning and three more in the ninth, but the RoughRiders bullpen held on for the 9-8 win.

Kirkman allowed three runs on seven hits over seven frames, striking out three and not walking a batter. Jose Diaz notched his team-best 10th save on the season for Frisco. Midland starter Justin Souza (0-1) allowed seven runs over just 4.1 innings for his first loss of the season.

Pina had a team-best three hits and scored a pair of runs as eight of Frisco’s nine batters in the line-up had at least one hit and one run scored. Majewski, Tracy, and Fox each collected two RBI as Tracy and Midland’s Carter both hit their 17th home runs on the season to tie them for second in the Texas League. Frisco now has 34 homers in the month of July which is double than their previous-high for a single month (17 – May).

The RoughRiders and RockHounds will play the rubber match on Thursday at Dr Pepper Ballpark with first pitch at 7 p.m. The Famous Chicken will perform at Thursday’s contest and Interstate Batteries will also be on-hand, creating a “winter” environment outside Dr Pepper Ballpark. For tickets visit the Frisco Ticket Office or call 972-731-9200.

Rockhounds Rally to Beat Riders

29 July 2009
Dane Brugler
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Midland scored two runs over the final two innings as the Frisco bullpen couldn’t hold the lead

The RoughRiders led for most of the game until the RockHounds scored a run in the eighth and ninth frames to defeat Frisco 5-4 on Tuesday. With the win, Midland has moved within a half game of Frisco for first-place in the South Division. Frisco starter Kasey Kiker struck out seven over five frames, but didn’t factor into the decision. The RoughRiders’ Craig Gentry hit the first inside-the-park home run for Frisco in 2009.

The RoughRiders scored three in the first frame when Craig Gentry singled and scored on an RBI single by Chad Tracy and Dustin Majewski and Tracy came around to score on a Manny Pina single. The RockHounds tied the score in the second inning when the first two runners reached base and Josh Donaldson hit a three-run home run. Frisco regained the lead in the second frame when Craig Gentry hit his ninth home run of the season, an inside-the-park homer. The score would stay 4-3 until the eighth frame when Midland tied the score at four off Frisco reliever Pedro Strop who then allowed the go-ahead run in the ninth frame.

Kiker allowed just two hits over five innings, but gave up three runs on one swing. Strop (3-4) allowed two runs on five hits over 1.1 innings. Midland reliever Jon Hunton (3-3) earned the win with a scoreless inning of work out of the bullpen and Jared Lansford notched his fourth save.

Frisco out-hit Midland 11-8 as four RoughRiders had multi-hit games. Gentry scored a pair of runs and Marcus Lemon hit his third triple on the season.

The RoughRiders and RockHounds will match-up in game two of the series on Wednesday at Dr Pepper Ballpark with first pitch at 7 p.m.
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