A two team night on a beautiful October Tuesday. Felt more early September in the Kapusta.
The Tomcat Team Selecting Algorithm was called into action and did not disappoint with creating two very evenly matched teams. Each team won a game and both teams had a good distribution of beauty goals and amazing saves.
Bender’s Battalion – Bender, Animal, Green Giant, Sunny, Sparky, Chevy and Tonto
Beer List – Please check the beer list and if you can’t make your week, try to provide the beer early (give to another Tomcat to bring). The Tomcat surplus was already dry so thanks to Soupy, for stopping to get some beer before arriving even though it was not his night. If you have missed your night already, bring in your case next time you play and for future nights that will be missed, bring the case early.
Special shout-out to Bender and Terror. Both goalies arrived early and had the Kapusta set up prior to anyone else arriving. They are true Tomcats!
Reminder – if you haven’t yet purchased your tickets to Hollywood’s Ukraine fundraiser, reach out to him.
Teams: Green Giant Giants Green Giant, Beep, Stevo, Big Ned, Chevy, Animal and Bender in between the pipes
Kamikaze Pilots: Kamikaze, Jingles, Sunny, Snowpants, Sparky, Tonto and Terror in between the pipes
In the first game, the Kamikaze Pilots took it to the Giants, winning 6-4. IN the second game, the Giants fought back hard and had, at one time a 7-2 lead and then hung on with a 7-6 win. Very good hockey, no shinangetns to speak of.
ONE THING I HAVE NOTICED
Although I have only been covering the Tomcats for a short while one of the things I have noticed is that it is always the same people that take the third set of tee shirts home. Why is that? Is it the cost of washing and drying 7-8 more shirts? What could that cost be, 20 cents? Is it the sweat and you don’t want your wife falling in love with another Tomcat, or is just plain old laziness and leaving it for the next guy? If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem, no truer words have ever been said….
IN FOR NEXT WEEK
Rocky is back taking over the operations, please let him know if you are in for next week.
REPAIR
A few of the fellas attempted to get the light working in the Tomcat Room…..no luck as of right now, but they do know, there is no power coming to the light in the room,
Sparky Big Ned trying to fix light in Tomcat room.. …Jingles ( city of Windsor worker) Looks on …(Supervisor)
Hollwood’s EVENT FOR UKRAINE
The money raised from this evening will go to Ukraine to purchase body armour for Ukrainian soldiers.
The Green Giant and the Animal support Ukraine
CHARITY EVENT
THINKING OF BUYING AN ELECTRIC CAR
IN ENDING
Personally if you have two nick names, Sunny and Husky Eyes and are so good looking, how many clubs do you break in a year beating the women away, in my opinion he is a dreamboat. LOVE YOU SUNNY/HUSKY EYES, Thanks for reading, I’m Ophelia Butts.
The Tomcats kicked off 2022-2023 with a mini tournament. Tomcat historians indicate it is the first time a mini has been played on opening night.
The teams were:
Sunny’s Black Diamonds – Soupy, Skippy, Chevy, Kamikaze, Shack, Sunny and Bender in net
Bullwinkle’s White Pearls – Animal, Chico, Rocky, Big Ned, Bullwinkle and The Terror in net
Beep’s Red Rubies – Killer, Tonto, Jingles, Snowpants, Stevo, Beep and The Falcon in net
As you can see, these were annual tournament caliber teams. The games were low scoring and close, and even included 2 overtime games since teams were tied at the end of regulation.
It was a hot one in the Kapusta, and the first 3 games ended at 8:05. With three games left to play, a decision was made to only play 2 more games of one period each. As such, no mini winner was decided. Cold beers were calling on stage so the night was ended.
On stage, thanks to Stevo and Soupy for reading the blog and bringing their beer as scheduled, the true Tomcat experience started. If you haven’t looked at the beer list, look now and mark down your days. Also shout out to Hollywood who is on IR bit stopped by with a 12 pack and some snacks for the boys.
Also making an appearance was returning player, Green Giant, as he has been traded back to the Tomcats after a stint with the Big River Beavers. Green Giant will be back on the Kapusta floor soon!
Rocky have out the start of year gift to all Tomcats paying their $50 start fee. Check out these leather stamped Tomcat drink coasters:
After a few brief announcements by Rocky, Stevo took the floor. Stevo told a story about money he collected from Tomcats 22 years ago as a way to start a fund to invest (or gamble) and turn into enough funds to purchase a To cat facility. Well those dreams never panned out (damn you financial crisis of 2008) but Stevo kept the money and decided to use it this year to have Ukraine shirts made for the Tomcats to show our ongoing support of their battle vs. Russia. So why this now? Well Stevo informed the Tomcats that this will be his last season and will fully retire from the Tomcats at the end of this season! Yes, take a moment to catch your breath.
Tomcat Management will begin a search for event planners capable of putting together a retirement celebration for Stevo’s retirement.
Stevo is running the operation next week in Rocky’s absence, so pay him your fees (annual or nightly fee). Let Rocky know by Sunday if you are in or out next week.
Ukraine Charity Concert:
Hollywood is hosting a fundraising musical event in November. Great cause by a great guy trying to help those in need. Please purchase tickets and take part. The Tomcat House Band, Ghost Crossing, will be performing. See below.
Thanks to some really fine Tomcats, the Kapusta is ready for the season to begin. Make sure to Thank the fine gentleman you see below in the pictures for coming out and helping get things ready. True Tomcat Spirit flows in their blood!
Soupy shows off the shine2 S’s and 3 B’s – Sunny, Soupy, Beep, Bender and Bullwinkle. 5 guys who make Tomcat hockey possible!The Kapusta is ready and waiting
In less than a week, Tomcat Hockey returns to to the Kapusta floor! An email asking who will be attending is coming shortly. Please reply quickly so we can plan for opening night festivities.
Later today, several dedicated Tomcats will be preparing the Kapusta for the season so everything is ready for next week.
Here are some things to remember:
1. Beer list is up. Check out the Beer List link at the top of this page and make note of your night. If you already know you miss your nights, bring the beer ahead of that date and let me know.
2. Season Dues. Have $50 ready for me on the first night. A sweet start up gift coincides with your $50 payment. No $5 nightly fee when you pay your $50. I hate chasing these payments for weeks on end. Let’s have it ready day one.
3. COVID Protocol. There is no official protocol this season. However, common sense is expected. If you have symptoms or have had a recent exposure (within 5 days of a Tomcat Tuesday), stay home until you are certain you are not positive. Ideally, test after a recent case or exposure before you return. Again, just common sense.
4. Have fun. Goes without saying, but I will say it anyways….Tomcat hockey exists so a group of good guys can enjoy some friendly competition and few cold ones. Come out and play hard, but never take it too seriously and never play in a manner that may injure a fellow Tomcat. Our NHL chances all passed many years ago so come prepared for a little exercise and a whole lot of smiles.
We are within 3 weeks of the return of Tomcat Hockey. Start of year gifts are ready, beer list is being figured out, Chevy has started his 5-mile-per-day running routine, etc.
What we now need is a group of Tomcats available on Wednesday September 14th around 6:30pm to come to the Kapusta to tidy it up for the season. This includes cleaning the playing surface, organizing the stage, the Tomcat room, and fixing boards, nets, etc. Who can help a brother out? Let Rocky know within the next week.
A younger Hollywood mopping up Kapusta Kow Floor ….” The floors have not been cleaned since the Bishop was here in 1988 “, Hollywood indicated.
Here are some photos from Rocky’s recent trip to the mountains. Rocky, Roxy and the youngest Rockette enjoyed a week in Gatlinburg. Where have other Tomcats been this summer?
BTW – September 20th is less than a month away. Who’s ready for some Tomcat hockey?
If you are looking at doing some golfing this summer and find that summer is running out, there are three great dates of golf available to you. Chevy does an extraordinary job organizing the event.
Give it a look see….
DATES and COURSES:
Monday Aug 22
Willow Ridge -Blenheim
1030AM Tee Times
$40+10 = $50
18 Holes
Includes Cart+$5 Prizes +$5 Skins/Games
Tuesday Aug 23
Erie Shores – Leamington
12:15 Tee Times
$65+10=$75
18 Holes
Includes Cart+$5 Prizes +$5 Skins/Games
Wednesday Aug 24
Kingsville Golf Course
12:15-12:30 Tee times
$75+10=$85
18 Holes
Includes Cart+$5 Prizes +$5 Skins/Games
Monday Aug 22 = 3 open spots available. Tuesday Aug 23 = 2 open spots available Wednesday Aug 24 = 1 open spot available.
Need to have confirmations in by Monday Aug 8 at the latest.
Current Roster of attendees include: (This is if you are not sure you want to go, but then see that La Bamba is going and you say to your self, “I want to hang with that guy.”)
The good thing about these three days are that you have no hotel/motel costs. You sleep in your own bed each night doing the tour.
If you have never played Willow Ridge, it is fantastically done for the recreational golfer. The carts are new and the restaurants serves great food. It is only 50 minutes away, you get in a car with a few other guys and the cost of gas is negligible.
Erie Shores is a cute course that I know you will score well on. They use the water from Lake Erie and it is always in great shape. It may become a ‘go to’ course for you down the road.
Kingsville is Kingsville, Members there are cordial but once they find out you are a Windsor Tomcat you are excepted and don’t be too surprised to be signing a few autographs for the fine folks at Kingsville. If you are unsure of the three days, just know that the only golf course that has a waiting list, I Essex County for ‘becoming a member’ is Kingsville Golf and Country Club. That should tell you something.
You know Soupy is “movey” on the Kapusta floor, but did you know he was groovy as well? Soupy’s activity-packed summer included a recent visit to Pine Knob for the Grateful Dead concert. Soupy rocked it out to tunes such as ‘Friend of the Devil’ and ‘Stella Blue’ all while sporting a tie dye Tomcat shirt. Soupy always knows how to represent and bring a Tomcat vibe into all that he does. Totally rad job Soup!
Heads up:
Look out for an email asking for 2022-2023 season commitment. We start up on September 20th and hoping to have great turn out each week all season long. Start of the year gifts are being ordered. Also look out or a volunteer opportunity to help prepare the Kapusta for the season. More to come.
Keep the summer updates coming. Where have you been sportin’ Tomcat gear?
In Detroit, a 41-year-old man got stuck and drowned in two feet of water after squeezing, head first, through an 18-inch-wide sewer grate to retrieve his car keys.
Seventh Place
A 49-year-old San Francisco stockbroker, who “totally zoned out when he ran”, accidentally jogged off a 100-foot high cliff on his daily run.
Sixth Place
While at the beach, Daniel Jones, 21, dug an 8 foot hole for protection from the wind and had been sitting in a beach chair at the bottom when it collapsed, burying him beneath 5 feet of sand. People on the beach used their hands and shovels trying to get him out but could not reach him. It took rescue workers using heavy equipment almost an hour to free him. Jones was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Fifth Place
Santiago Alvarado, 24, was killed as he fell through the ceiling of a bicycle shop he was burglarizing. Death was caused when the long flashlight he had placed in his mouth to keep his hands free rammed into the base of his skull as he hit the floor.
Fourth Place
Sylvester Briddell, Jr., 26, was killed as he won a bet with friends who said he would not put a revolver loaded with four bullets into his mouth and pull the trigger.
Third Place
After stepping around a marked police patrol car parked at the front door, a man walked into H&J Leather & Firearms intent on robbing the store. The shop was full of customers and a uniformed officer was standing at the counter. Upon seeing the officer, the would-be robber announced a hold-up and fired a few wild shots from a target pistol. The officer and a clerk promptly returned fire, and several customers also drew their guns and fired The robber was pronounced dead at the scene by Paramedics. Crime scene investigators located 47 expended cartridge cases in the shop. The subsequent autopsy revealed 23 gunshot wounds. Ballistics identified rounds from 7 different weapons. No one else was hurt.
HONORABLE MENTION
Paul Stiller, 47, and his wife Bonnie were bored just driving around at 2 A.M. so they lit a quarter stick of dynamite to toss out of the window to see what would happen. Apparently they failed to notice that the window was closed.
RUNNER UP
Kerry Bingham had been drinking with several friends when one of them said they knew a person who had bungee-jumped from a local bridge in the middle of traffic. The conversation grew more excited, and at least 10 men trooped along the walkway of the bridge at 4:30 AM. Upon arrival at the midpoint of the bridge, they discovered that no one had brought a bungee rope. Bingham, who had continued drinking, volunteered and pointed out that a coil of lineman’s cable lay nearby. They secured one end around Bingham’s leg and then tied the other to the bridge. His fall lasted 40 feet before the cable tightened and tore his foot off at the ankle. He miraculously survived his fall into the icy water and was rescued by two nearby fishermen. Bingham’s foot was never located.
AND THE WINNER IS…..
Zookeeper Friedrich Riesfeldt (Paderborn, Germany) fed his constipated elephant 22 doses of animal laxative and more than a bushel of berries, figs, and prunes before the plugged-up pachyderm finally got relief. Investigators say ill-fated Friedrich, 46, was attempting to give the ailing elephant an olive oil enema when the relieved beast unloaded. The sheer force of the elephant’s unexpected defecation knocked Mr. Riesfeldt to the ground where he struck his head on a rock as the elephant continued to evacuate 200 pounds of dung on top of him. It seems to be just one of those freak accidents which proves … “Shit happens.”
IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPORTANT TO THANK THESE PEOPLE FOR REMOVING THEMSELVES FROM THE GENE POOL ….
Is it just me, or is Bullwinkle not super handsome? Thanks for reading, I’m Ophelia Butts.
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