By Harry Ballsonue
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
California Golden Seals Bearcat, Tunzie, Spinner, Snowpants, Sparky, La Bamba, Turk and Doc
Cleveland Barons Chico, Soupy, Matador, Cirbzie, Hurricane, Sheep Dog and Stevo
What started out to be a Mini for the April 8 night, turned into two teams…but boy, what two teams they were. “I had 4-5 guys drop off within a few hours of each other on Monday. At one time, we had three spares on three teams, but then Tuesday night came and look what we had…3 spares on the Golden Seals and 2 spares on the Barons. But we adapted and over came,” Stevo had said and then added, “folks cannot give my any grief about carrying too many guys, look at a night like tonight,” Stevo concluded.
It was good old time hockey, with two teams and lots of great exercise and fun.
“Old time hockey team…the California Golden Seals”
Special thanks goes out to Chico, who was a last minute replacement for Razor…..The Tomcats thank Chico for his dedication and commitment to the Tomcat Organization. “I want to thank my beautiful wife, and my kids for always supporting me and the love I have for them is unexplainable, it is just under the love I have for the Tomcats,” Chico concluded.
The Golden Seals took the night with a 10-6 win and then a 7-7 tie. The Barons tied it up with 11 seconds to go in the second game. “Man oh man, did Bearcat play great, he made saves that you can make a whole highlight reel out of, we were fortunate to get a tie on the night,” indicated the Matador.
“Old time hockey…with just two teams….the Cleveland Barons
A special ceremony was held re ‘THE SIGNING OF THE TABLE’ and Chico, Tunzie and Sheep Dog signed their names on the Tomcat Green table. “It was very emotional for me,” indicated Tunes, “I am super excited, that I got to sign it,” Tunes concluded.
The Tomcats would like to remind everyone that there are only 2 weeks left and yes, the weather is going to get nice, but it will be nice if you show up to play some Tomcat hockey.
OUT DOOR GAME REMINDER The out door game slated for April 29 is at 6 pm. (Rink is rented for only two hours, 6-8pm) so please be there early, to get ready….ANY KIND of hockey stick can be used for this game, so bring your senior sticks. Hockey Gloves MUST be worn. There will be a short Tail Gate party after, then Pizza to be delivered for 9:15. Pay Zaba $10 for the pizza. Pay Chico $ 10 for the hockey.
NHL HOCKEY POOL DRAFT REMINDER The hockey pool will go April 15 right after hockey (food to be provided), cost is $11. Here are the standings for the regular season pool as of Tuesday April 8, 3pm….games on April 8, not factored in.
Matty’s Marching Band 709
Crow’s Crawfish 706
Soupy’s Sliders 680
Hollywood’s Hooks 660
Stevo’s Salamanders 650
Hurricane’s Hamsters 638
Lovie’s Loogies 623
Mez’s Mittens 607
Falcon’s Flippers 597
Cribzie’s Crabz 564
Bubbles Baubles 534
Sparky’s Igniters 477
Special thanks goes out to the Sea Lion, the Head Coach of the Tomcats, who a few weeks ago, brought a 28 of Molson Canadian (for no reason). The boys drank them up with enthusiasm last night. Thanks Sea Lion.
Hey, next week, while you are doing the hockey pool, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue?
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