Contrary to notions otherwise the Tomcats season did in fact occur on Tuesday September 18th with the Black Jacks taking out the Tighty Whities 7-5 and 7-6. Typically I tend to be a bit later out of the gate anyway with game results as I like to ensure I’m simply not repeating the “story” already released by my excellent blogging counterparts like Harry or Bloggy.
A story I would have repeated anyway was the triumphant return of Razor; who absolutely stood on his head and was the main reason the Black Jacks took both games. Razor simply frustrated the Tighty Whities, who overall played a very spirited set of games. That first game looked like a Black Jacks blowout for sure until Stevo, the face of the Tomcats and Captaining the Tighty Whities, led the charge with some of his typical highlight reel goals. In the end all was for naught and the night belonged to Razor, who despite strong goaltending throughout the night later was heard saying, “I’m still not sure why I continue to punish my body like this.”
First night back typically is punishing for all players, as everyone is just trying to get back into their top playing forms. Players were seen struggling on both teams despite each side having a generous four spares. It was also nice to see both newcomers, recently signed during the summer break, perform well.
Another nice surprise was the addition of Willy playing as a spare. After the game I caught up with the player and he as well was full of surprise at getting the call up: “I got home Tuesday like at 6PM, and there was a message on the phone from Tomcats management asking me to suit up. Needless to say I knew this was a rare opportunity and without hesitation I bolted out the door.” At the time of this story Wilson has yet to be called up for this Tuesday’s game and the Tomcats web blog “What the Tomcats know” doesn’t list him.
So far the season has been spectacular as are your HANDZONMECAC.
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