It was a bittersweet night at the Kapusta, for the final evening of tomcat hockey of the season. The pace was fast, the passes crisp, and the battles hard as each team took a game with some tight scoring.
Chico Man Rockets – Professor, soupy, Kamikaze, Chevy, Tonto, Chico, Hatchie, Bender in net
Stevo Sex Machines – Snowy, Killer, Big Ned, Skippy, La Bamba, Stevo, Green Giant, Falcon in net
The sex machines, like the leafs last night, came out of the gate sluggish, and were down 5-1 after the first period of the first game. A selfish coaching decision by soupy, so that he could play defence, pushed Chico upfront to the wing, a position he is not familiar with. But Chico, being the versatile player that he is, took advantage of this new opportunity and potted a natural Hat-trick in the first period!
In a first intermission interview, Chico was quoted, “it doesn’t matter what position I play, be it defence, forward, missionary, or doggy, I always seem to find that tight hole and get pucks in deep!”
A second period Push by the sex machines, proved to not be enough, as the man rockets took the game 6-5.
The second game was just as exciting, with some huge saves by falcon, and some great passing by the Jaworiwsky duo! The Sex machines took the game 7-5. In what would be Stevo’s final game in a tomcat uniform, he showed the fans why he has been the face of this franchise for 30+ years. He scored two beauty goals in the final game to cap off an illustrious career! The cherry on top, his son big Ned, even assisted on his final goal, what a storybook ending for a man who has given so much to the Tomcat organization, and who cares more than anyone about us who call ourselves Tomcats.
I personally, have so much respect for Stevo, and what he has put together here. I’m so thankful for the relationships that I have formed through the Tomcats.
After hockey, the boys sat on stage, enjoyed pizza and beer for one last time this season. Soupy thought it would be a good idea to bring a TV and stream the leaf game for the guys to watch. That proved to be a terrible idea as Soupy and the other leaf fans left last night in disappointment, a feeling soupy’s wife is all too familiar with.
A surprise appearance, with a case of Bud light in hand was made by Sparky. Fresh off a hip injection in order to get him ready for next season, he limped onto the stage to be greeted by the Tomcats. Hollywood also came out to enjoy a few with the boys and brought some snacks. He added the Ziggy Zaggy to Tomcats forever! Shout out to Hatchie for bringing a case of beer for the boys!
The Board of Directors meeting to end the season will take place at Soupy‘s house in Tecumseh this year, on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 PM. Look out for an email from Rocky regarding this, it is an open invite to all Tomcats to attend.
In closing, it has been another great tomcat season. I want to again thank Stevo for creating this group in 1989, and now passing the torch to Big Ned to continue on the Jaworiwsky Legacy. Lastly, I want to give a shout out to Rocky, our president, for all the hard work that he does every single week in order to make sure things run smoothly. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in preparation for each week! See you all in September!
Our guest sports reporters have been pulled away from the sports desk to help cover breaking news in others areas, so apologize for the lack of Tuesday night update.
However, word on the street coming from the Kapusta is that Jingles covered hockey for everyone in attendance! Put’er there Jingles!!!
Beer was brought out by Hatchie, LaBamba and Bender to help replenish the stock. Nice job boys.
Apparently only 2 teams with one sub each, so a very light night.
Only ONE WEEK left. Who’s in for the final night? Will it be a big turnout?
HELP NEEDED: We will need to unload empties to a waiting truck before and then after the game. Who can be there early to help?
REMINDER for The Turk about Kapusta Open. Get your foursome lined up:
In the 3rd from final night of the Tomcat 2022-2023 season, the Tomcats played a mini (only the 3rd of the 2022-2023 season) last night. The night included 3 newbies making their Tomcats debut. One of the newbies is Falcon’s 3rd son that had yet to play. Should we all bet number 3 in the lottery?
Meet the newbies:
Of course they had their picture taken in the Tomcat jersey:
Soupy’s White Tripods – Soupy, Falcon, Smiley, Green Giant, Killer, Jingles, Intel
Shack’s Red Tricycles – Shack, Terror, Tonto, The Professor, Kamikaze, Hurricane
Good, fast-paced hockey all night. Rocky left the games almost immediately with a disclosed upper body injury (strained obliques – do not try to pick up and move a bar by yourself – just have a drink instead).
The Matadors took the mini when the dust settled.
Only 2 weeks left. Check the beer list and make sure to make up for missed beer. Our stock is running low.
Any ideas for the last night besides goalies pick? Want to bring some food? Ideas to make the last night special? Let Rocky know.
Also, board meeting likely to occur at Rocky’s place or at bar of choosing on May 2nd. Anyone can attend to have input.
And now, an extra guest article…
TOMCATS AWAY
by Ophelia Butts
President Rocky always has asked if you go away, take some photos and tell the readers what you are up to …
Several Tomcats have hit the Myrtle Beach area for some fun in the sun ! (beach and golf )
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The boys are always thinking of their Tomcat brothers…no matter where they are.
It is my understanding that the five Tomcats met Jeff Foxworthy. He told them, “I wish Walmart had a second floor observation deck…with a bar.”