The Texas Tornado is proud to announce Tony Curtale has been named Team President. Curtale, who coached the Tornado from their inaugural season in 1999-00 through the 2006-07 season, will also be returning behind the bench for his ninth year as coach of the three-time National Champions.“It’s a great honor and privilege to become president of the Texas Tornado organization,” says Curtale. “We have assembled a great new team and I look forward to a very successful season on and off the ice.”
“Not only has Tony achieved unparallel success on the ice, but he has extensive experience in executive operations as well. Having been involved in both the on ice and business development of the Tornado from their inception, Tony is the natural choice to take the franchise to the next level.” said Kirby Schlegel, team owner and CEO of Schlegel Sports.
The Tornado will open their tenth season on Friday, September 25 vs. the Topeka RoadRunners at the newly renovated Dr Pepper Arena. Seating capacity 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, three new video boards, and a new parking garage incorporating 1,000 additional parking spaces.
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.
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