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What the Tomcats Think They Know…October 2nd…by Management

Posted by 81rocky on September 30, 2018
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Beer Bringers: Hollywood (24) Kamikaze (12)

Net Minders: Falcon and Chico
In the Line up: Tunzie, Killer, Spinner,  Kamikaze, The Rake, Jingles, Bulldog, Beep, Sunny, Soupy, Chevy, Matador, Slim Jim, Tonto, El Choppo, LaBamba
Not in the line up: Hurricane, Big Easy, The Terror, Sheep Dog, May Day
 
On the Injured Reserve: Doc, Rocky, Snowpants, The Turk, Skippy, Junior, Skuz, Stevo
 
Skinny:  Just a two team night
$50 start of the season fee: Don’t forget your fifty for the start of the season, you get your night of hockey paid for and you get the new beautiful Tomcat Forever shirt. Wow !
Tomcats Forever

Week Two, like a Sauna

Posted by 81rocky on September 26, 2018
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By Harry Ballsonue

 
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”   Tim Notke
 
Teams:
Matador Mustangs: Matador, Terror, Killer, Jingles, Bulldog, Soupy, Tonto and Kamikaze
Chico Chimps: Chico, Falcon, Stevo, Beep, Sunny, Chevy, The Rake and May Day
Tons of talent on the Kapusta Now Floor, but the conditions were warm and getting the flow down, was a hard thing to do.

Thirty years Mayday and the Rake slugging it out …” he has taught me so much I owe my whole hickey career to May Day,”said The Rake.

The Mustangs shone and won, 6 -3 in the first game and 6-4 in the second.  “We gave it what we could”, stated Beep, “Just getting the flow going was tough.  I think we need the temperature outside to drop 15 degrees”.  Beep added
Sunny is running the operation next week.  If you can’t make it, let him know or Stevo.  BUT if you know right now, why wait? Let them know now.
Sheep Dog spoke to the Tomcats about a fund raiser for the Stomper’s Cousin, anyone interested can purchase tickets from Sheep Dog.
IN GOLFING NEWS
Chevy sent out a survey for all those who have participated in the past going to Battle Creek and to all those who had some interest at one time or another.  Please take the time to fill out the survey and return the survey.  It all starts with you.  Chevy is trying to get ideas from everyone, so please provide your thoughts and ideas to him.  You can make a great golf trip, greater.
While you are re-writing the Quote do you think i can put my Harry Ballsonue.

What the Tomcats Think They Know…September 25

Posted by 81rocky on September 22, 2018
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By Management

Beer Bringers: Sheep Dog 24 Chevy 12 (Already in the Tomcat Room)
Net Minders: Falcon, Chico, Terror
In the Line up: Tunzie, Killer, Spinner,  Kamikaze, Stevo, The Rake, Jingles, Sheep Dog, Bulldog, Beep, Sunny, Soupy, Chevy, Matador, Slim Jim, Tonto, May Day, El Chipotle
 
Not Sure, waiting to here, he may have signed in the KHL and not told anyone: El Choppy
 
Not in the line up: Hurricane, Sparky, Hollywood, La Bamba, Big Easy, Skuz
 
On the Injured Reserve: Doc, Rocky, Snow Pants, The Turk, Skippy, Junior, Sheepdog
 
Skinny: Right Now we have two teams with 5 spares, or three teams with 2 and 1 spares.
$50 start of the season fee: Don’t forget your fifty for the start of the season, you get your night of hockey paid for and you get the new beautiful Tomcat Forever shirt. Wow !
Beer Bringers next week: Hollywood (24) Kamikaze (12)
Tomcats Forever !

Season Opener

Posted by 81rocky on September 19, 2018
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By Harry Ballsonue

TEAMS:
Soupy Snakes – Soupy, Falcon, Slim Jim, Tunzie, Tonto, Spinner and Jingles
Beep Beasts – Beep, Chevy, Chico, Stevo, The Rake, May Day and Sparky
What a steamy night.  I don’t need to say more.
Guys seeing each other, guys loving on each other.  A goal gets scored with a hand pass, no arguments, no fuss, ‘yaeh hand pass, your ball’. What a brother hood.
There was a score, first game, the Snakes took it 11-8 and the second game, the snakes took it 3-2.
The ball was sticking to the floor, but it stuck for everyone.  There will be no balls placed on the ice in the beer cooler.  If you are caught thinking it, you will be fined a case of beer.
Kamikaze brought some delicious salami, everyone wanted to thank Sparky but it was Kamikaze who brought it.
Stevo took his old seat back, sitting on the right side of the stage.  “exit stage right”, Snaglepuss (look it up if you are too young to know that phrase)
The 30th year started just like all the others, guys coming in smiling, laughing, it is what the Tomcats are all about.

Ceremonial face for the 30th Anniversary of the Tomcat season …” yes I was here thirty years ago when this all started …guys have come and gone but I can tell you one thing …always great guys,” stated May Day.

Mention goes out to Slim Jim, who had a hell of game, notching a few goals and played his heart out.  He also brought his MGD Initiation case. (12 Beers held back, so everyone can enjoy the nectar next week) He still owes his regular 24 and then comes the 24 for missing the golf tournament, Announcement made, he knows and so do the Tomcats.
The start of the season gift was well received, Hollywood did a great job putting that together using the famous Tomcat slogan, ’Tomcats Forever’.  Even the purple was a nice touch, as the Tomcats have every tee shirt colour imaginable under the sun.

Jingles sporty the ‘Start of the year’ gift …looking spiffy ! You don’t want to be last on the block to own one …Yes sweet feet yes Nadia …another tomcat tee shirt!

Stevo and Sparky show you that the new tee shirt is very versatile and looks great with beige pants…

The Rake has come to camp in great shape “I worked out all summer …I’m ready to be that number 1 d man that the Tomcats expect me to be”..said Rake

On the Injury Front, Skippy has been placed on long term D L with what is being called a back injury, a bulged disc has been located and Skippy will undergo an intense series of physio.  If that does not work, then surgery is being discussed.  Skippy, ‘Get well, get well soon, we hope you get well soon’. Junior, who signed a deal in the summer with the Tomcats should be out soon as well as he is was injured in an off season workout injury to his hand.  Rocky remains off long term.
El Choppo was slated to be in the line up, but was a no show on the night.  Did he sign in the KHL?
Next week, Hollywood and Sparky remain out, if you know you are not able to play, let Stevo know.
 
In Golf News….
The Battle Creek trip was fantastic according to the Tomcats that went this year. …”I don’t think the weather has been any better then it was this past week…sunny..warm … just beautiful out” Stated May Day and added, “We laughed and laughed during golf and after golf, what a great trip”. May Day concluded.
Stevo stepped down as organizer of the trip and Chevy has stepped up to take over, “I look forward to he challenges this trip can bring. I hope we get 16 guys next year, it is a great trip, maybe some of the Tomcats can plead with their significant other to go”. Stated Chevy.  And speaking of Chevy, Chevy came through once again this year with a beautiful golf shirt with the Tomcat logo on it. “Chevy deserves a lot of credit for doing this for us, it costs him out of pocket money, but a great leader will do things like that, thank you Chevy”. Stated Stevo.
In the Chevy Two Many Scramble, (Newly named) Sparky and Stevo took the win becoming Champions for the very first time.  “We played well, we were never in trouble and we never thought that 3 never would take it, but I guess it did. Stated Sparky.

Sparky and Stevo, the 2018 Chevy Cup – 2 man scramble Battle Creek Champions …(they won a handsome hat)

Make sure you read Dick Fitzwell’s “Champ Rocks Gull Lake’ article as well.  You can find that one, just under this one. (Check out the Shirts Chevy got the Tomcats….very nice!!)
When you are checking out the photo of Sparky and Stevo and thinking, ‘Geez, I can beat those two in golf, maybe I should go next year, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue.

CHAMP ROCKS GULL LAKE September 18, 2018

Posted by 81rocky on September 18, 2018
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By Dick Fitzwell

Augusta, Michigan: As you are all well aware by now, the annual golf trip to Gull Lake was a resounding success. As you also know, there were 10 guys on the trip. What you did not know is an 11th guy joined the group Wednesday afternoon for golf and then later at the bar for dinner.

Training Camp 2018
Bagz, May Day, Bug Easy, Stevo, Chevy , Bucko, La Bamba, Bubbles, Sea Lion And Sparky…

The Sea Lion played Bedford Valley in the morning round but left shortly after the round to attend a Golf Show in Kalamazoo, where he was scheduled to do a meet and greet with his fans. Because the Sea Lion felt bad about leaving Stevo in another dilemma because of all the guys who bailed on him previously, the Sea Lion arranged to have his cousin, The Champ play the afternoon round at Gull Lake West and then join the guys for dinner and festivities at the bar.

Pitbull and Sea Dog hanging in Battle Creek …” she bangs like a fairy on acid …I want to be where her ass is …on the Tomcats we have a few Greeks …if you didn’t go ..you missed a great time in Battle Creek.”

The Champ golfed in a group with La Bamba and Sparky. As they made the turn to play the 10th hole, AC DC was blaring out of LaBamba’s golf cart roof speakers, the Champ was swigging a bottle of Honey Bourbon while Sparky was taking a haul of a bottle of Fireball. La Bamba was into his 5th cigar of the day.

May Day, who was just lining up his tee shot as those guys made the turn, topped the ball and it rolled about 10 feet. “If those guys were Rodney Dangerfield, I most certainly was Judge Smale”, said May Day.

As is customary with Tomcat Golf, a shot is taken if a player makes a birdie. On this day, we figured those guys were under par every hole. Not the case. “We were drinking with scores of net bogey 5, because we were too drunk to make birdies”, explained Sparky. After the round Sparky went on a siesta while the Champ went on a tear.

The group met at the bar across the road for dinner. The catch of the day was the perch. “I have never seen a perch that big and I catch them all the time”, said Bucko. “Maybe its fake perch”, said Bagz. “I was starving and it could have been Humber River carp for all I cared”, said May Day. “I looked at my food for a minute and then over at May day’s plate and he absolutely destroyed his food. He even ate the plate”, said Bagz.

The Champ, who was exploring his menu options wondered out loud to server Kimmie, “Would you like some tartar sauce on your snapper”? The guys found this line among the finest lines the Champ or the Sea Lion have ever uttered. Stevo, who was literally in tears after the comment could not contain his laughter. “You can’t make this stuff up”, said Stevo.

After dinner, most of the guys returned home. The Big Easy made sure the guys crossed the road safely as he was all dressed up in his crossing guard attire.

Sparky, Bubbles and the Champ remained at the bar entertaining bartender Amy.

The highlight of the evening was the Champ doing wheelies on a Harley Davidson in the bar parking lot. “He looked like Evil Knevil out there. It was awesome”, said Bubbles. Sparky could be heard yelling, “One More” from the bar.

Sea Lion …the Easy Rider …and his pal Sammy….” there’s nothing like being on a bike on the open road with flies and bugs hitting your teeth,” said Sea Lion.

The last men standing returned home about 2:30 am, led by the Champ who had to carry Bubbles and Sparky home from the bar by himself. “These two guys are amateurs but they were fun to hang out with. I had to carry them both up 2 flights of stairs and toss them in bed”, said the Champ. “Have you ever tried carrying two drunk guys across a busy highway? Not easy”, added the Champ.

The Champ slept for 3 hours and the Sea Lion woke up and put himself together for the Thursday round. The Champ had another commitment. “

The Big Easy, who was having a morning coffee outside was talking to the Champ and noticed a small building behind the condo complexes. The Big Easy said, “Hey Champ, what kind of silly erection is that”? “Pardon”? asks the Champ……well you guys get it… and know the rest.

Starting Lineup – What the Tomcats Think They Know…September 18, 2018

Posted by 81rocky on September 16, 2018
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In Net: Falcon and Chico
Playing: Stevo, Kamikaze, Killer, Matador, Slim Jim, Rake, Spinner, Snowpants (day-to-day), Chevy, Soupy, Tunzie, Sparky, May Day, Beep, Tonto, El Chopo
On The IR: The Turk, Rocky, Skippy, Junior, Doc
Bad Axe Bearcats – Triple A Affiliate: The Danish
Beer Bringers: Stevo, Slim Jim (24), The Terror (12)
Press Box: Terror, Sunny, Hollywood, Sheep Dog, Hurricane, Bulldog, LaBamba
The Low Down:  First Night of 2018/2019 looks to be a 2 team night. $50 to start and to get your gift. 6:30 start. Stevo will be in charge.

Preseason Action at the Kapusta…sort of

Posted by 81rocky on September 12, 2018
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Well, maybe not the preseason action you might think, but some very dedicated Tomcats were in full action last evening getting the Kapusta ready for regular Tuesday nights.  A crew consisting of Hollywood, Sunny, Doc, Kamikaze, Soupy, Rocky and young Atticus, spent their Tuesday evening getting the stage, floor and Tomcat room ready for action.

As you recall, there were several wood boards on the walls that were loose and had been taped over to try to secure.  Additionally, the metal corner pieces between the walls and floor were loose and both of these things were becoming safety concerns.  No worries, with a little elbow grease, and handy power tools, these things have all been fixed.

Doc spearheaded repairing the loose wall boards and corner trim pieces. The Kapusta will be a much safer place to play this season…and the ball should bounce more consistently off the corners now!

 

Hollywood shows off his torque drill. This man showed up to the Kapusta with every tool under the sun.

 

Assisting Doc and Hollywood, Rocky does his best Spiderman impersonation.

In addition, as you would expect, the gym and stage were a little dirty from months of no hockey and church yard sales.  After helping the hall remove the left over yard sale items, the crew also worked to sweep and mop all the wood flooring to make sure all Tomcats have a clean floor to run across without slipping.

Kamikaze, Soupy and Doc all take orders from future Tomcat star, Atticus. The youngster is already ripping off snapshots harder than his father.

No job is too small for these Tomcat faithfuls. Soupy and Kamikaze showed up when called and took an any job required to get the Kapusta ready for action.

The stage was also re-organized to make sure there is plenty of room for Tomcat socialization after hockey each night.  The boys also reinforced the benches and Hollywood is preparing to build a new board to fill the spot at the far end doors behind the net.

Thanks to these Tomcats for taking time out of their week to get the place ready.  Make sure to pass along your appreciation to these fine Tomcats for helping get the Kapusta ready for this season.  Without Hollywood, Sunny, Doc, Soupy and Kamikaze, this organization would not be where it is.  Cheers boys!

Reminder – Hockey starts next week, September 18th at 6:30pm sharp.  Watch for a “What the Tomcats Know” post later this week.  $50 for start of season, which includes a start of season gift.  Still $5 per night after that.  Stevo will be in charge on opening night so let him know if you are playing or not on Week 1.  Also, pay your $50 to Stevo.  Check out the updated Beer List and make sure to provide your beer on or before your night.

Here’s to another safe, fair and great Tomcat season!

Tomcats Forever!

Tomcat Management

Hockey starts in exactly 13 days (if today is September 5)

Posted by 81rocky on September 5, 2018
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by Harry Ballsonue
 

“When the Yellow Jackets Come out, Summer Is Over”                                                                  May Day

 

Ken Dryden, Terry Sawchuck, Jacque Plante, Gerry Cheevers, Patrick Roy, Felix Potvin, Johnny Bower,
Caesar Maniago, Les Binkley, Tony Esposito, Rogation Vachon, Martin Brodeur and The Falcon

You can’t hang a hockey jersey in the net and expect to have a fun game of hockey.  You can’t turn the nets around and say, score on them, from behind.  Pylons in the net? C’mon.  Goalies are the life blood of a great game of hockey, Wayne Gretzky says, “Goaltending winds championships”.  The Tomcats have some beauties, The Falcon, The Terror, Chico, Skuz, The Danish and of course Skippy. “I personally would love to see The Danish out more this year”, indicated Matador and added, “you can never have enough fine goaltending in the system.
Matador a part time-part time goalie himself, has helped out in the past, as has Hollywood, Hurricane and Stevo.  “I love playing in net, I would play full-time if they needed a full-time goalie”stated Hollywood.

September 18 hockey starts, but it is this picture that everyone should be chasing, when everyone comes
together for hockey, a beer and to be together. Tomcats Forever !

September 18 is the first night of hockey, there will be a ‘What the Tomcats Think They Know’, a few days before.  If you are playing then no worries, if you are not able to play, then why not let Stevo know now that you are out for the first week.
As you are checking out the team picture, thinking to yourself what a great bunch of guys, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue.