Hopefully no Tomcat lives under a rock and has since seen the several communications that hockey is cancelled this evening so those with children can enjoy Halloween. If you don’t have children and or your children are older, take the chance to hand out candy to other youngsters. If you are a scrooge and don’t hand out candy, take the opportunity to watch the World Series. If you don’t like baseball, take the opportunity to spend time with your significant other. If you don’t have a significant other, take the opportunity to find a significant other. If none of the above apply to you, simply take the night to sit on your couch and have a beer and dream about all the fun you will have next week when the Tomcats resume the regular schedule.
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I’ve been sitting on this news for a bit; but with the recent no press allowed game and management review of recent ‘rough’ play; I haven’t been able to submit anything.
A close look at the schedule tipped my hand. The Tomcats have announced that next Tuesday (Hallowe’en), due to numerous players having ‘little Tomcats’ to bring trick or treating, hockey is cancelled. A rare second cancellation of the night will occur. Good news about cancellations is a conversation around the ‘beer bringers’ list. On Hallowe’en, Rocky is slated for a 24 and Cribzie calls for a half case. Does this mean the following week there will be an excess of bevies flowing? Yep, these Tomcats will bring their beer in addition to the already scheduled bringers…I know of one thirsty journalist who will be sneaking in….
While your thinking you can’t wait for all the beer on November 7th, I noticed Yuri Handzonmecac!
Yuri
By Harry Ballsonue
“It is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser”
Harry Sheehy
TEAMS
The Hollywood White Feathered Liberaces …Hollywood, Falcon, Kamikaze, La Bamba, Soupy, Sunny and the Rake
The Snowpants Black Leather Cross Dressing Hoovers…Snowpants, The Terror, Spinner, Sparky, Matador, Killer, Chico and Tunzie
So after last week, The Windsor Tomcats management group decided to bring in a referee to watch and monitor the games played. There were no incidents and the Tomcat organization was very happy that they sent a ref to monitor. “We don’t believe we will be using one again, unless more shenanigans rear their ugly head”. stated President Rocky.
One controversial play, was when the ball bounced into the air in front of the net and Killer headed it like Lionel Messi or Christian Renaldo, but the goal was called off, due to it being directed in with the head, see rule 78.4 in the NHL rule book. The ref made the correct call.
Another controversial play was Soupy having the ball in the crook of his elbow and taking several steps and then scoring, the goal was called a good goal and the reason given, was because the ref thought it was just caught up in his equipment. The league will discipline the ref for an incorrect call. “It’s not like I took 7-8 steps, I took three steps to try to dislodge it”, stated the accused Soupy, in the end it did not really matter as the Snowpants team won the second game 7-6 after losing the first game 7-4.
Impressive play by the White Feathered Liberaces with the crisp Tick Tack Toe passing. Nice to see hockey like that, fans love it and TSN can show it in their highlight reel.
NO Hockey next week as it is Halloween, go out with your kid or stay at home and hand out the chocolate bars that you don’t like and keep the ones you do love. I am a Crispy Crunch and Coffee Crispy guy with a close third to M and M Peanuts.
Hockey had a softer tone this week with Stevo reffing, it did not seem to intensify until midway through the second period of the first game and then pretty much through out the second game, but it was good hockey and fun for everyone, with the teams splitting the night and then after, WHAT? Beers on stage with laughter and smiles all around, that is what everyone should be looking forward to instead of checking to see if the Montreal Canadians (who are desperately looking for scoring ) are calling you up.
Ask yourself. as a Tomcat, Which quote should I live by on the Kapusta Kow Floor?
“After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases” Mickey Mantle or
“After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases and taunting the pitcher, I knew the pitcher felt bad but showing him up rounding the bases would make me feel better but if I struck out I would blame my fellow teammates because it was a crap team and I would throw my bat and be ornery for the night ”
There is a saying by an unknown author ‘ Good players inspire themselves, great players inspire others’.
FROM MSN COMES THIS
While at her own mother’s funeral, a woman meets a guy she doesn’t know. She thinks this guy is amazing — her dream man — and is pretty sure he could be the love of her life.
However, she never asked for his name or number and afterwards could not find anyone who knows who he was.
A few days later the girl kills her own sister.
Question: Why did she do it? Answer: Read on !
If you can’t make a night of Hockey, please let Rocky know. Also, please respond to Sunny in regards to the December 1 Christmas Party. Sunny, Chevy and Snowpants do a great job organizing the even, they do it for YOU, so show a bit of love and respond and attend. Be a Tomcat Brother. It’s a Christmas Party for Goodness sake!
Once again, no hockey next week, October 31 is Halloween, so there is no hockey.
Also Remember, “Sports do not build character, they reveal it”, Heywood Brown said that.
Remember the question about the sister killing her sister, well the answer is…The girl kills her sister in the hopes that the guy will come to the funeral and she can see him again
Did you get the answer right? If so, you allegedly have the mind of a psychopath.
While you are thinking to yourself, ‘Geeze Louise, I got the answer to that, I’m a Psychopath’, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue.
Bringers of the Bottles: Snowpants (24), Chevy (12) and Spinner (12 – from last week), El Chopo (6 – Fine for hacking Hollywood)
Between the Pipes: The Falcon, Chico and The Terror
Starting Line Up: Soupy, Snowpants, Matador, LaBamba, Killer, Rake, Beep, Tunes, Tonto, Sunny, Sparky, Spinner, May Day, Hollywood
PUP (Physically Unable to Play): Jingles, Rocky, Stevo, The Turk
Healthy Scratches: Scuz, Sheepdog, Chevy, Hurricane, Cribzie, Doc, El Chopo, Slim Jim, Bulldog
Sitting in Press Box: N/A
With the Bad Axe Bearcats, waiting to be called up: Bullwinkle
Captains if there is a Mini: No mini…just two teams
6:30 pm start. Hollywood is in charge again.
President’s Update – As the President, I fielded several calls/texts from players mentioning concerns after last Tuesday. In addition, I reached out others for more perspective and was able to confirm the concerns. It is my understanding that play got a little over the top, either physically or certain players were getting too serious/emotional. To address this immediately before it escalates, I will have a referee in attendance this Tuesday. All questionable play and/or conduct will be called and, if warranted, suspensions will be dolled out. The referee’s call will be respected by all…no exceptions!
Tomcat Hockey is about having fun with a bunch of great guys. If anyone is playing as if scouts are watching, and decides winning is more important than having a good time, action will be taken. Plain and simple…come out for a good workout, fun and a few beers…if you want more than that, find another hockey club.
Bringers of the Bottles: Rake (24), Spinner (12)
Between the Pipes: Hollywood and The Falcon
Starting Line Up: Chevy, Doc, Soupy, Snowpants, El-Chopo, Matador, Bulldog, The Turk, LaBamba, Slim Jim, Killer, Rake, Beep, Tunes, Tonto
PUP (Physically Unable to Play): Jingles, Rocky, Stevo
Healthy Scratches: Scuz, Sunny, Sparky, Hurricane, The Terror, Sheepdog, Chico, Spinner, May Day, Cribzie
Sitting in Press Box: N/A
With the Bad Axe Bearcats, waiting to be called up: Bullwinkle
Captains if there is a Mini: TBD
6:30 pm start. Hollywood is in charge again. He will decide on the captains for the mini.
The press was not allowed into the Kapusta to cover week 4 of the 2017/2018 season. Approximately at 4:30pm EST the Tomcats Media Relations group issued a press release stating no media credentials will be granted nor accepted for this evening’s game. This has been confirmed by Harry Ballsonue, Howie Feltersnatch, and Dick Fitzwell.
According to later inquiries, it was noted that with all the media coverage related to National Anthem protests, the Tomcats feel it is best to not add fuel to flame by allowing the media to cover who stands and who kneels. When contacted for further comment, President Rocky Comartin had this to say…”While the Tomcats realize it is everyone’s choice to decide on how they honor or protest the national anthem, we believe the Tomcats, as an organization, should honor the anthem each and every time it is played by standing and removing any headwear. However, in light of recent media attention given to the protests, we decided the best way to remove any focus on the protests, we would not allow media coverage. Hopefully this places emphasis on the team and the sport being played, and not the protests which have nothing to do with Ball Hockey. Thank you for your understanding. Tomcats Forever!”
So without knowing what actually happened in last nights events, we can share one tidbit of news. The Annual Tomcat Christmas Party is being scheduled for Friday December 1 at Rock bottoms. The Tomcats are hoping for a crowd of 40 including players, alumni and significant others. If you have never attended before, it is a must for every Tomcat. Please clear your calendar and let Snowpants, Sunny and Chevy know you will be there. More details to follow.
Anonymous Press
Bringers of the Bottles: Killer (24), Matador (12)
Between the Pipes: The Terror, Chico and Skippy
Starting Line Up: Chevy, Doc, Soupy, Sunny, Snowpants, El-Chopo, Spinner, Sparky, Matador, Hurricane, Bulldog, The Turk, LaBamba, Cribzie, Doc’s Friend, Killer
PUP (Physically Unable to Play): Jingles, Rocky, Stevo, Tonto
Healthy Scratches: Scuz, Falcon, Sheepdog, Mayday, Rake, Beep, Tunes
Sitting in Press Box: N/A
With the Bad Axe Bearcats, waiting to be called up: Bullwinkle
Captains if there is a Mini: TBD
6:30 pm start. Hollywood is in charge. He will decide on the captains for the mini.
By Harry Ballsonue
“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.”
Knute Rockne
Teams:
Hollywood Hookers – Sparky, Tonto, Doc, Beep, Stevo, Tunzie, Snowpants an Hollywood
Terror Tramps – Rocky, Spinner, The Turk, May Day Hurricane, Sunny and the Terror
Falcon Floozies – Bulldog, Chevy, Sheepdog, Soupy, Matador, The Rake and the Falcon
It was cooler out, but the hockey was hot inside the Kapusta Kow Palace. After setting record temperatures in the Kapusta Kow last week, this week the place was tolerable but still warm inside.
“Last week was crazy hot, you could almost see the air, it was so hot,” stated Sparky. This week the hockey was good with the Hollywood Hookers taking the mini. Matador and Chevy both ended up with broken sticks, frustration sets in, they will not be called up to the NHL team and now they know it, maybe they will play for fun and enjoy a beer after hockey. Sadness sets in until the beer cooler gets opened. Hurricane made the nicest pass of the year, feathering one over to Spinner who was in full stride, but the Falcon stood tall and made the save…but the pass was very good. Now that’s Tomcat hockey.
Snowpants was like a dog on a bone out there, tenacious as always, no wonder he is a fan favourite. More Snowpants jerseys sell than any other Tomcat Jersey. If you are keeping stats, Snowpants has now been a winner in the first three mini’s of the year.
I think it must of been the heat (hot in the press box, heat rises) I forgot to mention last week, that it was great to see Hurricane and The Turk back in the line up after off season surgeries. Also fantastic to see May Day out there patrolling the blue line and not just playing in the tournament, the young kids can learn a great deal by watching the wily veteran. May Day scored a beauty goal, top shelf, where Baba keeps the Sherry.
This week, May Day, Hurricane and The Turk were all on the same team.
A quote from Bulldog: “as the locker room gets older, the sight of more braces, the aroma of Ben Gay and A535, and the guys are looking forward to the bevies after, more than the playing of hockey!” Love that quote.
“The balls were kept on ice, but it makes the balls too hard…I would hate to see someone get a hard ball like that off the cheek bone,” stated Stevo. He added, “Everyone gets the same disadvantage with a sticky ball, I would rather lose a ball off a stick then lose an eye,” concluded Stevo.
The Tomcat Corps of Engineers were busy after hockey putting heavy duty casters on the Tomcat Table. Great job guys.
Reminder…if you cannot make it to hockey please let Rocky know.
While you are thinking, “hey that looks like a City of Windsor Job, one guy working and 5 guys watching,” do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue.
And now….in golf news…..
By Dick Fitzwell
The Gordon’s Gin league was back in action on September 25th at Belle View. It took 54 holes and play continuing well into darkness before Stevo eagled the 54th hole played to edge Mayday by a stroke.
It was crazy. If Stevo got a par, May Day got a par. If Stevo got a birdie, May Day got a Birdie. If Stevo got an 8, May Day got an 8. May Day did not have an answer for Stevo’s eagle and finished the day with a minus 15, one shot back of Stevo’s minus 16.
In breaking news, White House officials were on hand at Belle View Golf course on September 25, 2017 to invite the Gordon’s Gin Golf League to the White House to meet the President. The visit will take place on the same day as the Pittsburgh Penguins will be attending the With House with the Stanley Cup.
“This is a great honor. I’m also an American citizen and to meet the president, I have to say I’m speechless”, said Stevo. “I’m from Buffalo and when I am in the USA, I always consider myself an American”.
May Day is also looking forward to the visit said, “Pretty cool.” I would love to meet Rex Tillerson. Why? Because he has a cool name. I like the name Rex”.
Gordon’s Gin league players will be undergoing very extensive security clearance in advance of the White House visit.
It is rumoured the President will be presented with various golf memorabilia during the visit. “We have a lot in common”, said Stevo. “I like golf. The President likes golf. But he gets to ride his golf cart on the greens”.
League play continues this Thursday October 5, 2017. Look for the e-mail.
Bringers of the Bottles: Hollywood (24), Kamikaze (12)
Between the Pipes: Falcon, Hollywood and The Terror
Starting Line Up: Rocky, Stevo, Chevy, Rake, Doc, Soupy, Sunny, Snowpants, El-Chopo, Tunes, Spinner, Beep, Sparky, Matador, Mayday, Hurricane, Bulldog, The Turk, Moose
PUP (Physically Unable to Play): Jingles
Healthy Scratches: Scuz, Skippy, Kamikaze, Killer, Sheepdog, Chico, LaBamba, Cribzie
Sitting in Press Box: N/A
With the Bad Axe Bearcats, waiting to be called up: Bullwinkle, Doc’s buddy
Captains if there is a Mini: TBD
6:30 pm start. Will be another warm night but not as bad as last week. Hopefully 3 goalies this time. Almost too many guys at this time. Unless many drop, we are having a mini.