Windsor Tomcats

So fur, so good – and ‘yes’ ‘fur’ is a nod to the St.Felix Tomcat….Week 2; after 500plus days off went exceptionally well; considering a full two games were played; and games played continued to be very tightly contested affairs.  In case you missed week 1 -really – how could you? – the stands were packed at full capacity; those that did forever etched themselves into the Tomcats history books; and also received that sweet/sweet season opening ‘cool’ (WINK WINK) swag.  Did you see that glorious picture taken?  You bet those players were a ‘stick’ apart for Covid safety concerns; and some of those ‘sticks’ were bigger than others (That’s what she said!).  
The first night was one of excitement; considering that scare about possibly stalling the season due to the double booking.  Glad to see all parties were able to work it out and now we’re full steam ahead! I was really looking forward to seeing which Tomcat would come back sportin an extra few Covid pounds.  I secretly was hoping it would have been Beep, or Snowpants; I mean which Tomcat defenseman wouldn’t want to slow those  two guys down?  Nope; the boys looked pretty good; except poor Skippy – whom after 28minutes looked like he was about to lose his lunch.  Despite a very tightly contested ‘short’ game; in which both goalies looked stellar; Skippy announced his ‘retirement’ from playing net.  When asked he explained it wasn’t fair to the players that his back wouldn’t allow him to give a full nights effort anymore; plus it seems during the season start lapse maybe cardio wasn’t worked on as much as could have been…  Instead it looks like Skippy will switch to a ‘D’ man; and Coach Sealion is already putting together a cardio program; along with keepin a close eye on the rest of the boys.   
Speaking of ‘fit’; did you see Bullwinkle?  DAMN – now there’s a fella that’s been itching to play – having spent the entire off season packin on the muscle whilst not forgetting about the importance of cardio and isometric workouts.  When asked about the change Bullwinkle replied; ‘I was bored during Covid – So I just started working out everyday for like 2hours’.  That work impressed Coach Sealion and several other payers whom only said; ‘Guess we gotta call him the Shredder now’. 
Week 2 has already been reported on; and it indeed went much better.  The arena was cooler; both goalies were in top physical shape; and with the addition of the Solaris boys the pace was much quicker.  As mentioned the lads were split apart; not out of play making ability; rather I think to bring the median age of each bench down as both teams featured some ‘senior’ Tomcats.  Not only did the Solaris boys bring youth; but they also brought out some sweet sweet moves, and maybe even the goal of the night.  You had to be there –  a shot fired over Falcon’s head ricochets off the backboards only to hit poor falcon right in the back and bounced directly into his net.  Pro line doesn’t even have a stat line for that one!  After the game I caught up with Chico and asked about the goal and tight game.  His reply; ‘Coach Sealion always says you gotta save more than you let in’.  Classic!  Genius!    
While you wondering what that season opening swag was; and which of the other Tomcats ‘beefed’ up during the time off – will you be there for  week 3?  Let Rocky know.
Signing off for Yurri: Cura Glans