The surveys have been completed and the results are in. As long as local guidance allows for indoor sports come September, the Tomcats have 23 full-time and 8 part-time guys willing to play this season. Understandably, a few Tomcats have opted out or are taking a wait-and-see approach. Sadly, a few Tomcats never responded to the survey so they will not be playing as well. 

As of now, we have 3 goalies that are full-time (available most nights) and an additional 3 that can come out occasionally. 

So unless restrictions change with the Delta wave, the Tomcats plan to end their 19-month layoff on September 14th. We will reach out before that to confirm final count for the first night. 

REMEMBER the Tomcats COVID guidelines:

1.  We will not breach the 25 cap limit and have some level of cleaning protocols in place. 

2. We will not ask the vaccination status of players that decide to play

3. We will expect each player to attest that they will not attend on any night when they are experiencing symptoms. This will be a signed form on the first night and we fully expect no one will breach this. 

4. Will track attendance should we ever need to contact trace

5.  If a positive case is determined, there will be a 2 week pause of hockey. 

On another note, there is some discussion about turning the Tomcats season into a summer league and play outdoors. The thought is we would play beaches throughout Windsor/Essex County to take advantage of our warm temps and outdoor sports are always safer. Future decision to be made but the Tomcats are in talks with several potential prospects should we switch to this new approach:

By Harry Ballsonue

“Good evening Canada and hockey fans from coast to coast welcome to Tuesday night Tomcat hockey.” Foster Hewitt if doing opening for Tomcats 

“Bad Attitude is like a flat tire, if you don’t fix it, you won’t go anywhere.” Church Sign

“It is time for me to say goodbye.” Harry Ballsonue

A little bit about me:
Hobbies: I love fishing and I love NASCAR, I love tinkering on my 2000 Monte Carlo.  My dad had a 1970 Monte and would take us for ice cream when we were kids, it was the only time we were allowed in that car.  

Family: I have been married three times, and have three sets of kids with three wives, my first wife, Lan Ju and I have a 25 year old Cyanide and 23 year old boy named Deck, My second wife and I, Dandan Ho have three children together, Petula  (age 14) Geranium (age 12) (Says she wants to be a peeler)  and Willow (age 10) and now with my third wife, Mei Chen, we have the 3 year old twins, Slayer and Norm.

Favourite Tomcat Moment: I have a few, Ditty Streaking at a tournament, Stevo throwing a tantrum and yelling, “This is suppose to be fun and I’m not having any” and all the tee shirts, jackets, torques, shorts, hoodies, cozies, beer bottle openers and track suits that have been unveiled over the years. 

Started in Journalism: I wrote for the high school paper, but got my first big break writing for the St. Felix, then with newer technology, moved to the Tomcat website.

Favourite Band: Deadeye Dick, Beautiful South and the Counting Crows 

Favourite Tomcat: I have had the pleasure to meet hundreds of Tomcats over the years, and if you needed a list of all of them I do have it, over a hundred.  But my favourite has to be Crispy.  He always had a smile for me and would give me a quote when I needed it.  Bucko comes in a close second with his famous, “I’m not playing travel ball hockey anymore” and in third place comes Sunny, a truer gentleman I have never met, no wonder he is labeled as the franchise player.

What do you plan to do with yourself, now that you will not be covering the Tomcats: I have been  taking some online Automotive classes to work on my Monte Carlo I also recently did an online motorcycle course, so I hope to get my motor cycle licence and boot around.

Top 5 Favourite Movies:  In order, 1) Raiders of the Lost Ark 2) The Dark Knight 3 )Jaws 4) Wizard of Oz 5) Porkies 

In ending, I thank those that have given me quotes in the past and were not afraid to weep openly.  I also thank those you provided the Tomcats Web Site with their information on ‘Meet the Tomcats’, it was a great feature so thanks for participating. Thanks for reading.

My favourite photo that I was able to photograph all these fantastic people in one place…..what a moment.

Some Twitter humor:

While you are checking out my new place (photo below) do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue for the last time?

Harry has gone fishing…..thank you!

All Tomcats are invited to swing by Rocky’s this Sunday evening to hear some cool classic rock performed by an even cooler bunch of kids. Returning to 2672 Paul Martin Court Sunday, August 15th from 6-8pm, the amazing Leave Those Kids Alone will perform. Grab a lawn chair, a cooler of drinks and come on by.

This cool band brings their music to neighbourhoods throughout Windsor/Essex for free, so also consider tipping or donating during the event. The Tomcats need to support such talent coming from this area!

REMINDER: If you have yet to respond to Rocky about playing this fall, he needs to k is ASAP. About 22 guys are committed but would like a few more, and hopefully 1 or 2 more goalies.

August 3, 2021

By Chuck Fina

The annual ride Her Cup was held at the Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club on August 2, 2021. It was a gorgeous day out and fans were lined up at the crack of dawn to get autographs from the Sea Lion and his riding partner, the Red Squirrel as Hatchie’s Humpers were set to take on the May Day Marauders in a nine hole better ball and a 9 hole match play tournament.

Hatchie’s Humpers ruled the day, destroying the May Day Marauders 12-2. “ We got rinsed”, said Captain May Day shaking his head in disappointment after the match.

“The Red Squirrel was solid. Good dressing room guy, funny,great stories, ‘A’ golfer drives a nice truck and plays golf the right way. Unfortunately, I drafted the Big Easy first overall and I found out the morning of the tournament, the Big Easy was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Apparently, he got his hand stuck in a pool skimmer. What I don’t understand is the guy plays left- handed, right- handed, why couldn’t he play one handed”, asked May Day. A big thanks to the Red Squirrel for filling in last minute. He is automatically in for next year’s tournament.

Chevy and May Day were forced to partner up and this skewed the balance of the teams a bit. “ We held our own, but the Sheep Dog was on fire”, said Chevy. “ That and we couldn’t catch a break all day. I hit a pitching wedge in stead of driver on 18 and I hit it 200 yards into a creek. Other than using my putter, 200 yards is the absolute shortest I can hit a golf ball.”.

Stevo and Big Poppa vs the Red Squirrel and the Sea Lion was a grueling brawl all day with a back and forth affair that was entertaining for the fans who came out to watch.

Hatchie was dominant all day long making clutch putt after clutch putt. “ The irons weren’t crisp today, but the Tecumseh Wedge ( putter) was red hot ”, said Hatchie. Hatchie was huge for his team. He even brought his own leaf removal crew with him. Hatchie hates leaves on the green so he hired 2 guys who were on the way to work on  a farm on a green bus. “We luv Hatchie, man. He pays us all ‘da weed we can smoke for cleaning ‘da leaves and he play “Buffalo Soldier” on his stereo and he give us ‘da stereo after. Hatchie be stay wit my ‘sista’ when he down to play ‘da Jamaican Open”, said Delroy who along with Fitzroy took care of Hatchie’s leaves.

After the match, the teams celebrated on the patio. Stevo went missing for a time but after an hour, he returned to join the group. “ I was with the chef getting his taco recipe”, said Stevo. “ As you know I am working at a private golf course. I am the manager of all the fairways. I’m thinking I can use my skills to be the food and beverage manager as well and if we had these tacos on the menu, they would be a hit”, said Stevo.

Big Poppa was trying to get the guys to play a 9-hole scramble after diner but the guys were golfed out. “it’s a beautiful day out here and I think it would be fun”, said Big Poppa. Big Poppa is recommending some format changes to next year’s tournament. The commissioner will consult with veteran Big Poppa before the tournament format is announced. A big thanks to Big Poppa for taking care of the engraving for the Ride Her Cup.

Low scores for the day were Big Poppa and Sheep Dog with 78 and the Seal Lion with a 79. Put her there!!!

Sheep Dog was offering words of wisdom to Dora, our server who just graduated from the paramedic program. “ Believe in yourself”, said the Sheep Dog to Dora. “ I have 6 university degrees and haven’t worked a day in my life. Believe in yourself”. Sheep Dog’s bill was $200.00 compared to the other guys eating for free.

A few final notes, the commissioner heard some back-door whining about invitations not being sent out for the Ride Her Cup. A mass e mail went out a good month before the tournament. We have the tournament every year on the Civic Day Holiday. Respond to the e mail and express interest or put the date in your outlook for next year and/or reach out to the commissioner ( preferably not the day of the tournament). As always, the commissioner’s office does not answer questions so if you have any, save them. Questions will be answered the day after next year’s tournament.

This year’s Gordon’s Gin League Banquet will be returning to the Rock Bottom now that covid-19 is over. If you played at least one Monday in the league or in the Ride Her Cup, you are automatically invited to the banquet.

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The Tomcat BoD will be meeting over the next week to discuss plans for the 2022-2022 season. The ever evolving pandemic looms large so we will continue to look for a way to get Tomcats back on the floor, while taking all precautions and adhering to all local requirements. Stay tuned for an update after the meeting.

Tomcats Forever!

By Harry Ballsonue

Without a hitch, the Kobassa Open (a 2 man scramble format) was played on July 15 with the winners Bagzand Spanky coming in at 73. “This is a great honour to be a winner of this magnificent tournament, when the last putt went in, both Spanky and I had tears in our eyes.” Stated Bagz.

More Winners

Second place with 75, was taken by the combo of Hollywood and the Big Easy, “I am a golfer now, this may be the second best day of my life, to finish second in this prestigious event, well I am speechless, I am with out speech.” Stated Hollywood.

Third place went to Chevy and Sheepdog with a 75, then fourth was taken by Hatchie and Stevo with a 75 and fifth went to Bubbles and the Howler at 76.  The most honest golfers went to The Turk and Little Bird with a steamy 86.

Closest to the pin were taken by three different winners, Sparky, Hatchie and Crispy. No one got on the green on the par 3, 13th.

Thank You Goes Out

Huge thank you goes out to Bundura, May Day, Hatchie, Big Easy, Howler/Little Bird and Sea Lion for providing the food and prizes. And thanks to Turk for the appetizers…. “Yes, I host it and supply some of the stuff, but without these guys helping me, the tournament would not be the same without them, they deserve a great deal of thanks and credit.  If anyone else ever wants to help contribute please do so.” Indicated Stevo, tournament organizer.

Best Dressed

Even though there was no prize for the best dressed, it was obvious to everyone Hatchie and Stevo’s matching outfits were the talk of the tournament, Cribzie and La Bamba a close second with their red hats and black golf shirts, “Look, the tournament is fun and we just try to lay another layer of fun on top of it, I hope more guys get matching shirts next year, it’s fun and who doesn’t want or need a nice new golf shirt.” Hatchie said enthusiastically.

Next Year

“We will be having our Kobassa Open year endmeeting in October to discuss next year, I think one of the options would be to add more guys and to not go back to Stevo’s, but maybe go to Legion in Essex but we will need to look at all options before we make a decision.  One thing I can tell you is that we will probably charge each golf 10-20 dollars to help offset some of the costs. I think it is only fair not to have the same people pay all the time.” Stated May Day.

Prizes and food and booze do cost money, so it will be a natural thing to do, to have everyone contribute. 

Next up is the Ride Her Cup on Monday August 2, Mad Day Marauders take on Hatchie’s Humpers.

Any given Monday, the Mr. Gordon’s golf league is alive and well, if you are interested in playing, contact the Commissioner, May Day.

August 23, 24 and 25 sees the Tomcats in the Cougar Bush tour.  Three days of fun and merriment. Chevy is the organizer of this stupendous event, if you are interested, please see him to be put on a waiting list.

Photos and Big Ending

There were 100’s of photos taken, cannot get them all up, but here are a few.

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Thanks to La Bamba, who created the Kobassa Open page on WhatsAP… you can view more photos.

In case you are wondering if the Tomcat Forever song was belted out in the back yard of a quiet unassuming residential neighbourhood, YES IT WAS ! While you sing the song to yourself as you read this, do you think I can put my Harry Ballsonue.

Meet Rocky

Your Favourite Golfer / Athlete: I have two. Barry Sanders – no one ever carried the mail the way Barry did…you held your breath every time he broke the first tackle. The Captain, Stevie Y – the greatest leader in sports ever…no drama, no flashiness, always put the needs of the team first, always leading by example, what a true leader should be. 

Your favourite Golf ball: Whichever of the many free ones my father gives me from his massive collection that also stays in my bag the longest. 

Your favourite hockey player growing up: Mark Messier and Paul MacDermid

Your favourite present day hockey player: Connor McDavid

Your favourite band(s): If you need to ask this, you haven’t spent any time around me. The Holy Trinity of Rock has always been and will always be THE band for me. 

Your favourite movie(s): The Shawshank Redemption

A highlight from High School: Going to a dance in grade 9 with my friend Hugh and as we wait to get into the gym, he says hi to a cute girl I had yet to meet. I asked him who that was and he said “some girl named Donna from my science class.”  The pursuit was on!

If you could do one thing for the Tomcats, what would you do: Like many others, build a facility/clubhouse for the Tomcats so we could have a set up just the way we like and need it. That and get MGD to sponsor us with a lifetime supply of beer. 

Your favourite Tomcat:  There are so many, but easy for me it is The Falcon. We’ve been friends since like grade 3 when our mothers were volunteers at our school. He brought me to the Tomcats so I wouldn’t be here without him. 

Your Favourite Tomcat Moment:  For me, the Stanley’s Cup victories were fun, but they really don’t matter all that much. I really enjoy the early morning arrival on Tournament Saturday when we are working to get last-minute things in order, saying hello to some guys who haven’t been around for a while, etc.  The gatherings downstairs at the Kapusta after the tournament or at Christmas time are also right up there. 

One thing you would like other Tomcats to know about you: While I pretty much play defense full-time for the Tomcats, I really prefer to play forward. 

Meet Stevo

Your Favourite Golfer / Athlete: Jordan Spieth now, but I use to be a big Freddie Couples and Seve Ballasteros fan.

Your favourite Golf ball: I love using the Noodle and the Calloway….and if I can find one, Titliest AVX

Your favourite hockey player growing up: Norm Ullman, Bruce Gamble Gilbert Perrault then Dominick Hasek.

Your favourite present day hockey player: Sidney Crosby

Your favourite band(s): Chicago, The Clash, Roxy Music (Bryan Ferry) Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay and Tea Party

Your favourite movie(s): In order 1-5:  Love Actually, Brave Heart, Beautiful Girls, Mr. Destiny K-Pax

A highlight from High School: Wearing a brown tuxedo at graduation, we thought we looked so cool with he ruffled shirts.

If you could do one thing for the Tomcats, what would you do: State of the art facility ….all walls enclosed, benches on the side, with penalty boxes…dressing rooms, showers, a bar for beer…..a stick/equipment room (with ventilation) Underground parking, bleachers for spectators and a score clock handing from the ceiling like in the bigs.

Your favourite Tomcat: Every Tuesday sitting on stage watching the guys walk in…those are my favourite Tomcats….the smiles the laughs, you can ask those guys to do you a favour and they would jump at it…..no better set of friends then all the Tomcats I have had the pleasure to know. Come tournament time, getting chairs down for the team photo, those guys are my favourite Tomcats….all for one and one for all.

Your Favourite Tomcat Moment: Here are my top 10 (NOT IN ORDER) , 1) Nine Second Dave, 2) Essex 96’rs beating the Belle River Buckos, they left and we sat on stage smiling for an hour, 3) Bulldog after a tournament having a few pops falling too the floor as he was hanging on to the side curtains, he pulled himself up and said, “oh, I almost fell”. 4) I was playing goalie and got twisted around and now my ass was facing the play, and I’m on my knees facing the net, I put out my catching glove out to face the play and Hurricane shots it right in my glove, what a save, 5) Ditty streaking 6) Spinner interferes with me as I am going towards the net, I loose it, I start yelling, I whip my stick against the curtains, I turn around on stage and yell, “This is suppose to be for fun, and I’m not having any!!!!”  7) Winning a Stanley’s Cup with my son Big Ned, not sure who was happier, me or him. 8) Tomcat golf tournament back at Crispy’s and me fetching the Sealion Rye and Cokes….and his famous line, “ There’s no rye in this Belle River Pepsiiiiii Stevoooo 9) Every Tomcat Tournament when we lined up for the full Tomcat Team Photo…great moments. 10) Every tee shirt, jacket, hoodie, sweat shirt, touque, gym bag, track pants, shorts coozie, bottle opener and underwear.

One thing you would like other Tomcats to know about you: That every night in my prayers I ask for Love, Grace and Understanding for every Tomcat. 

Meet Big Ned:

Your Favourite Athlete: Anthony Edwards
Your favourite hockey player growing up: Mats Sundin
Your favourite band(s): UGK, Lauryn Hill, Charles Bradley, Three 6 Mafia
A highlight from High School: Leaving
Your favourite Tomcat: My Dad Stevo and my Uncle Hollywood, with close seconds to Bundura, Sea Lion, May Day, Jingles.
One thing you would like other Tomcats to know about you: If I had a ton of money I would love to own a 1977 Candy Red Cadillac

Meet Rexy:

Favorite Golfer: Phil Mickelson ,still waiting for Phil to reach in his bag of tricks and win one more major, just like Tiger in 2019 Masters, before transitioning to the senior tour. Go Phil!
Favorite Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V 1 – second time around. I would never pay full up for anything with that short a lifespan
Favorite Hockey Player Growing Up: John Ferguson and Guy LaFleur Montreal Canadians
Favorite Present Day Hockey Player: Sid the Kid
Favorite Bands: Stones and Huey Lewis
Favorite Movie: Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid…Who are those guys?
Highlights from H/S: Graduating
One Thing for Tomcats: Rent Atlas Tube Centre and buy everybody a round
Favorite Tomcat: Stevo
Favorite Tomcat Moment: Saturday morning tournament and sitting at Purples for a cool one and some laughs

Meet Bagz:

Your Favourite Golfer / Athlete: Gary Player / Dave Keon

Your favourite Golf ball (if you are a golfer) if not a golfer, your favourite sporting memory: My favourite golf ball is whichever one looks the least used in my bag.

Your favourite hockey player growing up: Dave Keon, loved watching # 14!

Your favourite present day hockey player: Currently I like Zach Hyman, he represents everything a hockey player should be: toughness, heart and skill.

Your favourite bands: I like rock bands from the 70’s and 80’s like Led Zeppelin, Rush and Deep Purple but I also love Evanesence with the super vocal stylings of Amy Lee, pure gold!!

Your favourite movie(s): I have several movies which I will watch ever time they are on tv to the dismay of my wife such as The Hunt For Red October, The Shawshank Redemption, Top Gun and The Green Mile.

A highlight from High School: There are so many but two come to mind particularly: 1) Driving my car through the Grand Marais Ditch with Matt St.Louis. 2) Watching a fellow student in machine shop get his finger twisted off in a lathe, grabbing him and his finger and going to the teacher and telling him to call for an ambulance, he was marking some tests and answered without looking up, “oh do you have a boo boo?” Then he looked up, saw the injury and proceeded to vomit all over his desk!! Btw, the finger was down back on and is still functioning.

If you could do one thing for the Tomcats, what would you do: I would fly all the Tomcats to Hawaii and just party!

Your favourite Tomcat: All the Tomcats are great, but the positivity shown by Stevo is an inspiration to all!

Your Favourite Tomcat Moment: I have only played at The Kapusta Kow Palace a couple of times but my favourite memories have been playing at the training camps in Battle Creek!

One thing you would like other Tomcats to know about you: I generally like to sit back and watch people instead of showing my hand right away, some people call it stalking, I prefer information gathering!

Meet a brand new Tomcat:  Scully

Scully comes to the Tomcats through free agency, he is dear friends of the Big Easy and Sunny…..with those two guys like him, you know he is a sold guy and will make a great Tomcat.

Favourite golfer…

John Daly 

Favorite golf ball…

Free

Favorite hockey player … Terry O’Rielly 

Favorite hockey player present …. Marchand 

Favorite band …. 

Ozzy Ozbourne 

Favorite movie….

Unforgiven / Shawshank redemption 

Favorite high school moment … banging the principal’s daughter on prom night. 

What I would do fir tomcats … score goals 

Favorite Tomcat … 

John”Hatchiemoe” Hatch 

Favorite moment … reading the article on you guys. 

Other things I want other Tomcats to know about me….

I like to drink more than 2 beers. 

Pictured Below, Big Easy, Hatchie and Scully

Meet Scuz:

Favourite Golfer / Athlete: Tiger woods / Bruce Smith

favourite Golf ball (if you are a golfer) if not a golfer, your favourite sporting memory: Top Flite Z-balata

favourite hockey player growing up: Patrick Roy, Mario Lemieux

favourite present day hockey player:Brendan Gallagher

favourite band(s): the Beatles,, tragically hip

favourite movie(s): the departed, police academy

A highlight from High School:graduating

If you could do on thing for the Tomcats, what would you do:  be more available on tues. Or help out with events

favourite Tomcat:  all of them (If not a valid answer…snowpants & Stevo

Favourite Tomcat Moment: drinking from Stanley’s cup

One thing you would like other Tomcats to know about you: that I don’t like to talk about myself

Nathan – Solstice 

Griffin – Helios

Favorite Athlete?

N- LeBron James and the Greek Freak

G-  Dak Prescott

Favorite Sports Memory?

N- playing in the OHL CUP in Midget Minor against guys that went on to the OHL, World Juniors and drafted to the NHL.

G- winning my first gold in Division A Lacrosse with my Warlock teammates and friends in my last year of minor lacrosse

Favorite Athlete Growing Up?

N- Jarome Iginla

G- Sidney Crosby

Favorite Present Day Athlete?

N- Auston Matthews

G- Auston Matthews

Favorite Band/ Singer-?

N- Chris Stapleton

G- Juice Wrld

Favorite Movie-?

N- Wolf Of Wall Street

G- The Blind Side

Favorite High School Memory?

N- Getting a lacrosse scholarship to Kiski in Pennsylvania with two lifelong friends and meeting people from all over the world.

G- Achieving Honors every year. Meeting new friends and playing Football.

What would you do for the Tomcats?

N- Bring beer and learn from these wise men, soak up the knowledge!

G- Bring beer and food for the boys. Take care of their equipment. Maybe let them be the first group I ever have a full beer with!

Favorite Tomcat?

N- Of course my dad, Sunny! Soupy is my cousin and I’ve known Lovie and La Bamba since I was sure kid! Honestly all the Tomcats are cool!

G- My dad, Sunny! I like to eat! Soupy, Lovie and La Bamba are up there. Stevo is cool and all the Tomcats are awesome!

Favorite Tomcat Moment?

N- Watching my dad and Matador go at it and the feel bad about it. Showed me that you can get upset but this group is tight and they all like and care about eachohther. That’s friendship.

G- Getting my pic with the Tomcat jersey and playing on the same team as my dad and brother.

Something you want the Tomcats to know about you?

N- that I’m easy going and like to have fun. I appreciate the Tomcats letting me come out and I don’t have my dad’s little man rage! Also, that I’ll always be thankful that I have supportive, loving parents and brother.

G- I’m not a drinker and never smoked a joint. I’m calmer than my dad but am more competitive than people think. My parents are awesome and I don’t care what people think I tell them I love them everyday.

by Harry Ballsonue

A fantastic day was had by all at Sutton Creek Golf And Country club by the Windsor Tomcats, this year‘s champion was Big Easy, “I’m humbled by winning this event this year there’s so many great golfers here today and to win this means everything.  I thank Snowpants and the Tomcat organization for allowing me to be a part of this. I thank my wife Sweet Feet and my two beautiful daughters…without them…I’m not the person I am ….here today…in front of you,” Said Big Easy weeping openly. 

Snowpants The minister of golf, clean floors and pyrotechnics once again did not disappoint …doing a super job organizing the event. 

First time participant Jingles had this to say ..” although I loved playing I’m a bit disappointed that there were no fireworks…all these years I’ve heard of great fireworks put on by Snowpants.”

Franchise Tomcat Crispy participated this year…always great to see everybody,“ indicated Crispy.

“With the pandemic it certainly is a wonderful thing to have some of the Tomcats together…(holding back tears) if you did not play this year you missed out on a very good time,” said The Rake.

After the golf…Tomcats were allowed to sit – four at a table.. and Snowpants conducted the ceremony. Thanks to Chevy, everyone got a sleeve of golf balls, very generous…Thank you Chevy!

And…in case you were wondering…yes the Tomcats Forever song was sung to its fullest!

I always love covering this event and Snowpants wanted me to say ‘Thanks to everyone who participated.’

Although Rain was being called for and a few drops fell…the day was perfect..it just goes to show you it never rains at a Tomcat event.

While you are checking out the photos…do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue?

Meet Bundura

Your Favourite Golfer / Athlete: Bobby Orr

Your favourite Golf ball (if you are a golfer) if not a golfer, your favourite sporting memory: Bridgestone

Your favourite hockey player growing up: Bobby Orr

Your favourite present day hockey player: Nathan McKinnon

Your favourite band(s): Black Sabbath, Rush and Aerosmith

Your favourite movie(s): Back to School, Remember the Titans and Rudy

A highlight from High School: Friday Night Dances

If you could do one thing for the Tomcats, what would you do: Buy a private Golf Course for the Tomcats and guests

Your favourite Tomcat: Sparky

Your Favourite Tomcat Moment: Every gathering we have

One thing you would like other Tomcats to know about you: I am very family orientated and enjoy getting together for a BBQ and beers with family and friends

Meet The Turk:

Your Favourite Golfer / Athlete: Larry Laoretti

Your favourite Golf ball (if you are a golfer) if not a golfer, your favourite sporting memory: Titliest ProV1

Your favourite hockey player growing up: Jean Beliveau

Your favourite present day hockey player: Carey Price

Your favourite band(s): Doobie Brothers

Your favourite movie(s): Blazing Saddles

A highlight from High School: Friday afternoon football games

If you could do one thing for the Tomcats, what would you do: Keep playing

Your favourite Tomcat: The Legend

Your Favourite Tomcat Moment: Winning Stanley’s Cup with the Windsor Mets

One thing you would like other Tomcats to know about you: I have no secrets