Windsor Tomcats

Die hard fans and players alike are undoubtedly looking forward to the upcoming annual ‘Stanley’s Cup Tournament’, and from what has been seen in terms of play recently at Tuesday night affairs; players have definately ramped up thier efforts.

Quiet rumours are also being heard which may significantly alter the teams which have already been selected.  Unconfirmed sources have whispered long time Tomcats such as Bubbles and Cribz are quietly nursing injuries.  One specific rumour has it that Jingles, a team Captain is also still on the I.R.  When I questioned some of the players drafted to the Jingles Jets, they were quick to state, “If Jingles goes down, our team may be hard pressed to compete.”

The absolute most shocking statement came from a long time Tomcat superstar; who requested for now his identity remain secret:  “This will likely be my last season.”  WOW!  What a shocker that will be when the player feels ready to make a media announcement; which I suspect may come after the outdoor tourny.

Having been sworn to secrecy I will protect the player in question, but it did cause me to review the Tomcat roster to ascertain a median age.  What I came to was a mediam age of 41.  I also began to review the teams selected for the tourny, and as in year’s past I am ready to make my predictions.

True fans of my work may recall my prediction made last year, as seen in the article ‘Predictions, Contemplations, and a Monkey?’ (Jan 30, 2013); along with the article ‘Tomcats – A Rainbow of Colours’ (Feb 24, 2013).  To recap, I predicted the Cribz Crown Royals or Hollywood Hookers would join the Chevy Sharks in the final game.  We all know the Sharks took it, and while I don’t recall picking a clear winner, I did predict the Sharks making the big show.  I further correctly predicted that the Mauraders would not repeat as champs; and Beep would be selected first overall.

My predictions this tourny:  Snowpants Black Jacks will make it to the final game, along with Lovie’s Legion of Doom.  It is really hard to predict which team will take it all, as both are very well matched on paper; but I think the over-under favours Snowpants tasting his second cup win.

Maybe, just maybe my comments will fire up either Stevo’s Stingrays or Jingles Jets to put a monkey wrench into the whole plan.  Either way, all eyes will be on the big game and time will tell who will be able to claim the cup.

Yurri