12 Days of Christmas by Chase de Poosee
“I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it”
Estee Lauder
Teams
Ellerys Elves: Beep, Soupy, El Choppo, Spinner, Hurricane, Turk, Doc, Terror
Snowpants Santa’s: Snowpants, Sunny, La Bamba, Sparky, Chevy, Rake, Kamakazi, Sheepdog, Scuz
What better to mark my return to covering tomcat hockey by attending the game that commences the beginning of the twelve days of Christmas. Everyone has a favorite verse, mine being 8 maids a milking. For my fans wondering where I have been, it has been in the Ukraine. I am working on an article exposing the white sex trade, and had to go on a deep, long, and penetrating undercover mission.
If ever an evening was represented by the above quote from Estee, it was last nights game. Both teams went at it hard, from the goaltenders on out to the forwards. There were no cheap goals, everything had to be earned. In a hard fought first game, the Santa’s came out on top 9 to 8. Down 9 to 5 with 8 minutes left in the game, Beep made an in game coaching decision to move Soupy to forward. This resulted in 3 fast goals, the comeback falling just short. ” We didn’t have any magic, the mix did not seem right, so I made the change ” stated Beep.
The second game was just as good and hard fought, resulting in a 5-5 draw. Beep made another change, moving El Choppo to forward. “He approached me about the move ” stated Beep. ” so I moved him up. An unusual move, but El Choppo stated his whole career has been spent playing forward. The Tomcat scouting staff, who have followed El Choppos career for the last 23 years, have never seen him play forward.
Two Tomcats stood out last night. The Turk made an outstanding play, knocking a rebound out of the air and into the opponents net. When asked about the strong offensive play that cane from a solid, steady, stay at home defenceman, the Turk had this to say. ” I saw the play develop and sprinted to the front of the net, where I was able to bang the rebound out of the air and into the net. The key was my speed getting to the net. Speed kills. Most Tomcats don’t realize I have been timed in the 40 yard dash at 3 minutes, 35.5 seconds. ”
The other standout was the Rake. He exemplified the true meaning of Christmas, that its not about you but sharing and giving to others. To demonstrate this, he set the Tomcat single night record of 79 giveaways. When asked about this performance, he barked” Everyone knows I am a giving person.”
Birthday wishes were in order for the two Tomcats who have sat side by side, on the right side of the stage for the last 12 years. Happy birthday to Chevy ( 12th) and Hurricane ( 13th). Razor made an appearance as a spectator, and in keeping with the Christmas spirit brought a 24 instead of a 12 pack for the boys. Well done Razor.
A reminder from Snowpants about the Tomcat party Saturday night at Rock Bottom. ” I look forward to seeing everyone there ” he stated. ” it is a fantastic party, so if you have not confirmed and are still considering, say yes to yourself because you don’t want to miss it.”
As you finish reading this, think pleasant thoughts as I go Chase de Poosee.
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