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Beer Bringers: Jingles (24) Cribzie (12)
Net Minders: Razor, Falcon
In The Line Up: Killer, Cribzie, Spinner, Lovie, Kamikaze, Jingles, Beep, Sparky, Sunny, Soupy, Chico, Matador, Chevy, Snowpants, Shack, Stevo
Not in the line up: Crow, Bulldog, La Bamba, Doc, Green Giant, Sheepdog, Hollywood, Turk, Danish, Flintstone
On Injured Reserve: The Rake, May Day, Spanky, Rocky, Tunzie
Bad Axe Bearcats and not in the line up: Hicksie
Tomcat Tournament: It goes Saturday February 27, the cost this year is $25. you get hockey, beer and tee shirt.
Captains for the Mini: TBD
Tomcats Forever !
Teams
Beeps Bravehearts- Flintstone,, Shack, Chevy, Sparky, Green Giant, Killer, Hurricane
Sunnys Spartans-Cribzie, Snowpants, Soupy,Kamikazie, Jingles, Doc, Matador
It was old time hockey last night, no mini. Hurricane made his first start of the season in goal. “I love it when Hurricane goes in net”, an excited Chevy said. “Its a great chance for me to pad my stats.” Unfortunately, Chevy was on Hurricanes team. “I tried everything to get someone to switch teams with me. I even offered every player on Sunnys Spartans shares in Amys Helping Hands if they would switch. No one took the offer” stated a disappointed Chevy.
The other goalie for the night, stepping in for Razor, was the Matador. Razor called in, saying he had met some Tomcat groupies in a bar, and that they wanted to play with him. No Tomcat can refuse an offer like that.
The games were very exciting, with the Bravehearts taking the first. “We fell behind early, and it was too much to recover from, especially with Hurricane in the opposing goal. It took us half a game to get used to a lefty in the net “stated Cribzie. The second game was a different story. After a rousing motivational speech to his team, Sunny led them to to victory. Stellar goal tending from Matador proved the difference, although the Bravehearts defensive responsibilities could be questioned. “It was hard to look Hurricane in the eye after that game,” said a despondent Sparky. “We left him out to dry too often. He is not Ken Dryden, I can’t expect him to cover up all my defensive gaffs.
It was decided the rubber match would be two twenty minute periods. It was give and take take for the whole 40 minutes, neither team wanting to lose. The play, furious, with all players giving it everything they they had. As expected, it came down to the last minute, the Bravehearts scoring with 10 seconds left to tie the game.
This is the part where history was made. “I don’t know whose idea it was,” says Beep, “but it was decided a shoot out should be had, involving only the goalies. ”
“It was the most exciting thing I have ever seen” stated Killer, “even topping watching my tomatoes grow.”
The shootout lasted only one round, with the Matador emerging victorious. “I was deking all the way,” a beaming Matador said. “I saw Soupy score two goals on Hurricane that way, deking him out of his jock strap, gloves, pants and helmet. I knew I could do the same”.
Matador was named first star of the night for his solid goal tending and stepping up to the plate to fill in for Razor. Second star went to the Green Giant, also for volunteering to play goal if required. However, there was some concern that the Tomcat goal tending equipment would not fit him. Third star goes to the entire Spartans team, for not accepting Chevys bribe to play on their team, thereby preventing him from shooting balls at Hurricanes head.
Roxy is back with more T Shirts, you go Roxy!
On a more serious note, friends and family are doing a” Celebration of Life for Franca” on Saturday March 05. The event will be held at Purples and you as a tomcat friend are asked to attend ( if you knew her and want to). Dinner is to be served at 5. Let Stevo know if you intend to go, as Mo and Jerry need to know.
Beer Bringers: Killer (24) Sparky (12)
Net Minders: Razor, Hurricane
In The Line Up: Doc, Green Giant, Killer, Cribzie, Lovie, Kamikaze, Jingles, Beep, Sparky, Sunny, Soupy, Matador, Chevy, Snowpants, Flintstone, Shack
Not in the line up: Crow, Bulldog, Sheep Dog, Stevo, La Bamba, The Turk, Falcon,Chico, Hollywood, Tunzie, Danish, Spinner
On Injured Reserve: The Rake, May Day, Spanky, Rocky
Bad Axe Bearcats and not in the line up: Hicksie
Tomcat Tournament: It goes Saturday February 27, the cost this year is $25. you get hockey, beer and tee shirt.
Captains for the Mini: TBD
Tomcats Forever !
Draft night always brings Excitement by Harry Ballsonue
“I’d been friends with Rick Curran, and Rick was Eric’s agent back then, and from the time he was in Junior I was always keeping tabs on him through Rick on what’s going to happen. So when he was drafted by Quebec, or before that, I knew the feelings of the kid and the family that he didn’t want to go there.”
Neil Smith, New York Rangers Former General Manager
I want to touch on the mini last night and the teams and then go into the draft and the teams drafted. Beep’s Honey Badgers took the mini last night, but hockey was very good all around.
Everyone is reminded not to dig for the ball on the goalie.
Two rules you should familiarize yourself with, even though the rule has been around for 25 years and even longer, if you think back to your days in grade school. If the ball goes out and it is Black ball, then Black has to wait till White sets before play can start.
It is the same for after a goal is scored, the other team, has to set before the play can be started. The only time you do not have to wait and set is when it’s ‘Goalie’s Ball’ and the goalie can play it or put it in safety zone, but there you don’t have to wait for the other team to set. I hope you understand it, appreciate it and can apply it.
Teams from the mini last night….
Beep’s Honey Badgers, Beep, Sunny, Cribzie, Sparky, Stevo, Jingles and the Danish
Soupy’s Sex Symbols’, Soupy, Chevy, Flintstone, Hurricane, Razor, Spinner and the Kamikaze
Matador Marlies, Matador, Lovie, Snowpants, Green Giant, the Turk, Doc and Chico
Well the draft went as planned and so far, no one has pulled a Lindros and said they would not report.
First pick: Soupy’s Sex Symbols, Soupy, Flintstone, Spinner, Bulldog, Crow, Falcon, Sheep Dog and Killer
Second pick: Beep Honey Badgers, Beep, the Turk, Sunny, Shack, Razor, Stevo and Cribzie
Third pick: Tunzie Titans, Tunzie, Jingles, Lovie, Chevy, May Day and Kamikaze
Fourth pick: Matador Marlies, Matador, Sparky, Doc, Green Giant, Danish, Eagle and Snowpants
Crow goes first over all, two pictures of the Crow….
“I am very happy with my team, can’t wait for the tournament”. Soupy
“This team is built to win, I love my team”, Beep
“Wow, if you would have told me before the tournament, that I would have Lovie, Chico. Chevy…..I would have said yeah right”. Tunzie
“There are good teams, in this tournament, I know that, but we are a very good team, this will be the year for the Matador Marlies.” Matador
Cost of Tournament this year is $25 per player, that includes, hockey time, beer and a brand new Tomcat Tee Shirt.
The schedule is as follows….
Please note that the games are 16 minutes in length (2-8 minute periods)
Beep Vs. Tunzie
Matador Vs. Soupy
Full Tomcat Team Photo
Tunize Vs. Matador
Soupy Vs. Beep
Soupy Vs. Tunize
Matador Vs. Beep
Tunzie Vs. Beep
Soupy Vs. Matador
Matador Vs. Tunzie
Beep Vs. Soupy
Tunizie Vs. Soupy
Beep Vs. Matador
Championship game, top 2 teams make it into the final, Points, then plus minus, then record against that team. is how it works.
All Games MUST be played.
Along with the 8 minute periods, it is also Stop time last minute of each period and there is 1 time out per game. There is a face off after every goal scored.
Sheep Dog has been hired as a Minor Minor league Ball Hockey Coach. (See photos below)
“I am grateful for this opportunity, I am thinking when Coach Sea Lion retires or gets fired, I can maybe be considered for his position”. Stated Sheep Dog
Snowpants, would like everyone to know that the Tomcat Golf Tournament will be Friday June 17, 2016 this year, so book it off now. Very simple, no silly excuses. Snowpants, the Minister of Golf is looking at booking Sutton Creek for the prestigious event.
While you are going over the tournament teams and thinking who will be this year’s Stanley’s Cup Champion, do you think I could put my Harry Ballosnue.
Beer Bringers: Sunny (24) Tomcats (24) Draft night…..
Net Minders: Razor, Falcon, Danish
In The Line Up: Tunzie, Doc, Green Giant, Killer, Cribzie, Spinner, Lovie, Hurricane, Kamikaze, Stevo, Jingles, Turk, Beep, Sparky, Sunny, Soupy, Chico, Matador, La Bamba, Chevy, Snowpants, Flintstone
Not in the line up: Crow, Bulldog, Hollywood, Sheep Dog
It is Draft night: Teams will be selected on January 19 for the tournament, everyone is encouraged to stick around and have an extra beer as they wait for the teams to be announced. Just please drink responsibly.
On Injured Reserve: Shack, The Rake, May Day, Spanky, Rocky
Bad Axe Bearcats and not in the line up: Hicksie
Captains for the Mini: Beep, Tunize, Matador
Tomcats Forever !
As with any major athlete, as their popularity grows. Names like Sidney, Lionel, and Wayne have all become more popular as athletes rise in popularity. The same can be said for the Tomcat Nation as pointed out in the following article.
2016….Living a Dream by Harry Ballsonue
“Wham, bam, thank you mam”
From the song, Suffragette City, by David Bowie
From the album, ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”
Teams:
Beep’s Honey Badgers Beep, Razor, JIngles, Snowpants, Turk, Doc and Stevo
Tunizie’s Titans Spinner, Cirbzie, Green Giant, Chico, Killer and The Danish
Soupy Sexy Spartans Soupy, Matador, Hurricane, Kamikaze, Bulldog, Flintstone and Falcon
2016 starts out on a cold night, but the 27 days off over Christmas did not seem to hinder the play. It was fast and furious and the play was all good. The Soupy Sexy Spartans won the Mini. “It’s great that we get to prep for the real draft on nights like this”, stated Soupy, “You learn so much as a Tomcat”.
“It is cool, the way they (Tomcat Management) does it, you are going to be a Captain for the tournament and then they give you the experience of drafting a team on Tuesday nights before the tournament draft. More organization can learn from the Tomcats and what it is like to run a well oiled machine.” stated Beep.
Snowpants was in the line up and did not seem to miss a beat. “I felt good out there, I had five weeks to heal and heal I must of done, because I feel great”, stated Snowpants.
The draft order and schedule order has been established, it is as follows:
First pick goes to the Soupy Sexy Spartans
Second pick goes to the Beep Honey Badgers
Thrid pick goes to the Tunzie Titans
Fourth pick goes to the Matador Marlies
The schedule is as follows….Beep is team A, Tunzie is team B, Matador is team C and Soupy is team D
Here is the schedule… Please note that the games are 16 minutes in length (2-8 minute periods)
Beep Vs. Tunzie
Matador Vs. Soupy
Full Tomcat Team Photo
Tunize Vs. Matador
Soupy Vs. Beep
Soupy Vs. Tunize
Matador Vs. Beep
Tunzie Vs. Beep
Soupy Vs. Matador
Matador Vs. Tunzie
Beep Vs. Soupy
Tunizie Vs. Soupy
Beep Vs. Matador
Championship game, top 2 teams make it into the final, Points, then plus minus, then record against that team. is how it works.
All Games MUST be played.
Along with the 8 minute periods, it is also Stop time last minute of each period and there is 1 time out per game
If you are able to get your hands on some Prizes for the tournament, please let Doc know. He will take anything and everything you have to offer.
Old Tomcats
Old Tomcats are still hanging on, “I might as well play till 60”, Hurricane says, and adds. “its only two years away “.
It was nice to see Bulldog in the line up last night. There were four orignals in the line up last night, it should be noted that Turk, Bulldog, Stevo and the Hurricane were on the original roster back in 1989.
Where were you in 1989?
“It has been a great deal of fun”, stated Bulldog, “I have been Bulldog for over 26 years, Stevo gave me that nick name and it has stuck, hell even my kids call my Bulldog”, Bulldod said laughing.
‘Celebration of Life”
Our Friend Franca passed away in December 2015 and the Family will be having a celebration of life for her on Saturday March 5, at Purples. Friends are asked to attend for a dinner and to Celebrate Franca’s life. Many Tomcats knew her and if you can, please consider showing support for her family by joining them at Purples for 4pm, March 5 (dinner to be served at 5) IF GOING COULD YOU LET STEVO KNOW, SO THAT HE CAN LET Mo and Jerry know so they have an idea on numbers attending.
Rexy will return!
Rexy is searching the globe for new t-shirts, just for the Tomcats. Check back on February 3rd for a new batch!!!
What is your favourite David Bowie song, is it Jean Genie, Space Oddity, Young Americans, Let’s Dance, Modern Love, Ashes to Ashes, Rebel Rebel, Changes?
Mine is ‘Soul Love, its off the Ziggy Stardust album if you don’t know it, look it up, did you know David Bowie played guitar and saxaphone? He also said he did not remeber 1977 due to a great deal of drugs.
Hey while you are looking up ‘Soul Love’ and chilling to the sax solo, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue.
Beer Bringers: Tomcats (24) Falcon (12)
Net Minders: Razor, Falcon, Danish
In The Line Up: Tunzie, Doc, Green Giant, Killer, Cribzie, Spinner, Hurricane, Kamikaze, Stevo, Jingles, Turk, Beep, Soupy, Chico, Matador, Bulldog, Flintstone, Snowpants
Not in the line up: Crow, Chevy, La Bamba, Sparky, Hollywood, Sunny, Lovie, Sheepdog
On Injured Reserve: Shack, Rocky, The Rake, May Day, Spanky
Bad Axe Bearcats and not in the line up: Hicksie
Captains for the Mini: Beep, Tunize, Soupy
Tomcats Forever !