Just like Christmas comes but once a year, so does The Annual Tomcat Tournament. Each year, on the last Saturday of February, the Tomcat organization shows up early to the Kapusta Kow for a day full of action, drinking and camaraderie. This year was no exception.
As games are played, the other teams watch the action and enjoy good banter.
Pit Bull stopped by to enjoy the festivities. Drake was supposed to make an appearance but ended up staying in Monaco for another week.
TheTomcats are strictly against toplessness…when it comes to Chico at least.
Four solid teams were chosen back in January by captains El Chopo, LaBamba, Cribzie and Chevy.
The Tournament Captains…El Chopo, La Bamba, Cribzie and Chevy
In the end, it was Chevy’s Shocker that took the tournament with 4 convincing wins.
2018 Stanley’s Cup Champions…Chevy’s Shockers
Tweetie Bird, son of The Eagle, gets his first sweet taste of victory…drinking from Stanley’s Cup is a first time ritual for all Tomcats.
Scuz takes his first drink from Stanley’s Cup
After the championhip game was played, awards were given out. For his consistent net minding all day long, Scuz was chosen after lengthy deliberation. It was not easy for the MVP Panel to decide as Big Ned, Stevo’s son, and Stevo himself were considered for the award. AN speaking of Stevo, this was Stevo’s first Stanley’s Cup victory in 14 years. It was good to see the former President win the big one again.
Scuz, goalie for Chevy’s Shockers wins the MVP Award.
The Most Gentleman Award was given to the Big Easy. He played hard all day but displayed sportsmanship in every step…a big guy with a gentleman’s approach!
As well, the rarely awarded Finner Award was given to Chevy for purchasing golf shirts for the Tomcat Golf league. It is that kind of spirit that makes the Tomcats a great organization.
Chevy is awarded the Finner Award for his generosity to fellow Tomcat golfers.
Razor, the Tomcat goalies of goalies, was in attendance and his retirement celebrated. The Tomcats were fortunate to have the Razor between the pipes for so many years.
Funny Quote of the Day – Sea Lion, while reffing the games, lost the little ball inside his whistle and need to find another whistle. Chevy, not missing the opportunity yelled, “Hey Se Lion, you’re supposed to blow into the whistle, not suck on it!”
Special thanks go out to the following Tomcats who made this day possible…remember, while many guys are able to just show up and play, there is a group of guys working feverishly behind the scenes in order for the day to go off without a hitch. In no particular order…
Hollywood – For coming up with the tournament shirts – great colour combo this year! He also handles the team shirts.
Turk and Zaba – Getting the pizza ordered and delivered on time
The Danish – For bringing Crown Royal for the boys – Actually, having his wife deliver it during the tournament!
The Rake – Brought out sausage and cheese to share
Bundura and Sea Lion – Once again coming out to help ref and time keep/goal judge. A thankless job as everyone gets all over them for their calls.
Stevo – For stepping up post-retirement to help run the Tomcats with Rocky injured for the season.
Finally, Doc and Kamikaze for being the two key people organizing and running the tournament…they line up the players, find goalies, secure the refs, make sure we have prizes, etc. They do not get enough credit for their efforts. Thanks boys!