I guess, if I knew, that no one would get hurt on Saturday or that no one would go crazy (me included) I would not write this bog, I would never ask that it be posted……but then again, I have no idea who will read this blog in the first place. Probably, knowing what we know, only the guys who would not be involved in pushing, shoving, altercations and heavy stick work, will read it, so why write it? Good question. I have always said, ‘Communication is the International Solvent’.
So….please know, that I want a clean, fun packed tournament. With lots of pretty goals, great passing and some ‘Flashes the Leather’ Glove saves.
The Refs, for Saturday have been instructed to whistle down any rough play. If two are pushing then the whistle will blow and there will be a face off at center. If one player is an aggressor, then penalties will be called. Misconducts will be given and if it continues, players will be ejected.
Once again, for the 23rd year in a row, I will state, ‘this tournament is for fun, there will be NO NHL CONTRACTS awarded to anyone after the tournament is over’. I guarantee it.
When the Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, He writes not that you won or lost, but how you played the Game.
Try to win…..for sure! Play your best, smile nice for the camera in the team picture and then enjoy a beer on stage with your fellow Tomcat Brother.
Knute Rockne once said, “ One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than one hundred teaching it”.
Remember the guy you hack on the Kapusta Kow floor, may be the guy you are having a beer with after.
Good luck to everyone on Saturday, TOMCATS FOREVER!
The President,
Windsor Tomcats
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