The Texas Tornadoes have a chance this week to increase their winning streak to six games when they go back on the road to play the first place Wenatchee Wild of the North division.  The Wild have 71 points on the season with a 34-8 record.   The 20-19-4 Tornadoes are full of momemtum after beating the Fairbanks Ice Dogs this past weekend in their final trip to Alaska this season.  This will be a more physical matchup for the Wild, so they need to keep the streak gong.  Tornadoes goalie Dan Sullivan  has been on fire as of late and will be their key to this up coming series. Eventhough the Tornadoes were out shot by fairbanks in last weeks doubleheader, he managed to stop 30 on Friday night and 37 on Saturday.  He really needs to step it up and take ownership.  The Tornadoes have gained 9 out of a possible 10 points in the last five games, all against the Ice Dogs.  Look for them to play hard this weekend and bring another battle and prove to everyone that hockey belongs in Frisco.

After losing the series opener to Fairbanks 7-6 in OT last Wednesday, the Texas Tornadoes fought back and defeated them 2-1 on Friday night and then 5-2 on Saturday night.  Game 2 of the series ended up being a defensive match and there were more fights than scoring.  The game ended in a 2-1 shootout.  James Howard and Eric Ware scored the goals in the shoot out to pull away for the win.   The Tornadoes were not done on Saturday night striking first with David Rigatti's goal 18:53 into the first period.   They got 5 goals from four different. players.  Nick Taurence scored one in the second and another in the third.  Scott Deur and Axel Boyer also scored on the win.  The Tornadoes needed this series win to build their momentum.  Jack Prince had three goals and two assists in the series.  Defense was the main key protecting the puck, and controlling the power play.  Texas Goalie Dan Sullivan has 21 saves on Saturday night to clinch the series.   Texas also had 4 power play goals on the series.  The Texas Tornadoes will be off the next three days and then travel to Fairbanks for a rematch, but in their home arena.  Hopefully they can continue this streak and return home with two more games in the bag.  They are 18-19-4 with 40 points and currently in third place in the South Division. 

Jonathan Greene collected all five RBI for Frisco as the RoughRiders defeated the Missions 5-1

The RoughRiders scored all their runs on two swings of the bat as Frisco defeated San Antonio 5-1 on Tuesday. Jonathan Greene hit two home runs, his first multi-homer game at the Double-A level, and collected a season-high five RBI. Frisco starter Martin Perez (1-1) earned his first win with the RoughRiders.

Frisco broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning when Chad Tracy singled, followed by a two-run home run by Greene to give Frisco the 2-0 lead. Frisco made it 5-0 in the eighth frame when Greene hit his second homer of the game, a three-run shot. The Missions plated a run in the ninth, but the Frisco bullpen held on for the 5-1 win.

Perez allowed four hits over five scoreless innings, striking out three and not walking a batter. Four Frisco relievers combined to pitch the final four frames to preserve the ‘Riders lead. San Antonio starter Cory Luebke (3-2) took the loss, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings, striking out nine.

Greene and Tracy led the RoughRiders with two hits each as Greene had the only two extra-base hits for Frisco. Between Bakersfield and Frisco, Greene has three multi-homer games and 23 combined home runs in 2009.

The ‘Riders remain three games behind first place Midland as the RoughRiders and Missions will play game two of the series Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.

The Texas Tornadoes cant seem to get it together losing their 5Th consecutive game on Wednesday night.  They hosted the Fairbanks Ice Dogs at  the Dr. Pepper arena.  After fighting back and despite Jack Prince going for a hat trick, they let the game slip away in overtime 7-6, but did mange to get a point in the loss.   This was the highest goal count in a game for Jack Prince.  Texas seemed to match the Ice Dogs goal to goal, but just couldn't finish them off.  It looks like that's what they are lacking are a finisher.  Texas Goalie once again had his work cut for him saving 37 on 44 shots.  The one thing that seems to kill the Tornadoes are penalties.  They committed two in the overtime loss.  One of which ended up being the game winning power play goal for Fairbanks.  This is only the first of three games these two teams will play in the series.  Texas will also host Fairbanks Friday and Saturday night.  hopefully they can put an end to this losing streak and get that finishing touch back.