The way things are going, it is not looking good for ball hockey this year, new records being set in Ontario re cases, new aggressive strain, everyone needs to be more careful now then ever. Federal Government did allow the NHL to play, going on the grounds of National Interest, geez if only the Tomcats had a few more hits on the web site, maybe they could have started too. Maybe not National interest, but certainly Tomcat interest.
Golf
I predict we will be back to some form of normal in July 2021. I do not have any inside information. The Tomcat golf tournament, if it was to be how it is every year, the Fathers Day weekend, it would be held on Saturday June 19,2021. Snowpants and his committee would have to decide if they would have it played this year. Without knowing what will be happening 6 months from now, Snowpants and his committee could organize a different version of the golf tournament.
Kobassa Open
I am being told, that plans are in the works to have the second annual Kobassa Open. The date, (Mark it in your calendar today) is Thursday July 15, 2021. The format will remain the same, it will be a two man scramble with some slight variations to some of the rule/shots. Of course a get together afterwards is too difficult to predict today. Stevo indicated that he will try to change teams up, so that the player you played with last year, will not be the same player you have this year. It is about golf, having some fun and getting to know new people. One rule that is being implemented is that on the two par 5’s one player’s drive has to be used on one of the front par 5’s and the the other players drive on the second par five. This would be same for the par 3’s and of course this would apply to the front 9 and to the back 9.
Out front of Stevo’s house
A Newer Vaccine
A newer vaccine being looked at that has 100% effectiveness is being developed by a pharmaceutical company called Chevystar-Hurricanema is taken orally, and does not need to be stored at frozen temperatures. A representative for the company who dod not wish to be named also indicated that they are working on a Suppository version of the vaccine. “It is very ground breaking.” The companies representative stated.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all Tomcats present and past….hoping 2021 sees us playing Tomcat Hockey…that we all stay safe and survive. Tomcats Forever.
In Ending
Some golf news, a one night stand, and science. With all this, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue
No quote to start the blog, so I leave you with this…
If 2020 had been anywhere close to a normal year, we would all be starting a few week hiatus from hockey to enjoy in the merriment and cheer of the holidays. We also would have just wrapped up the final Tuesday night of hockey, including our annual party downstairs in the hall, having pizza and drinks to toast the coming holidays. Since we could not do that this year, we thought we would take a trip down memory lane, starting with a fun little Tomcat Christmas story:
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Tomcat land Not a player was stirring, not even Hurricane Hann; The hockey gloves were hung by the stage by Snowpants, In hopes that St. Razor would soon do his dance;
The Tomcats were preparing for the last nigh of hockey, While visions of flying cooler lids made them cocky; And Hollywood in his head band, and Chevy in his ball cap, Were just getting the coolers of MJD tapped,
When out on the Kapusta floor a tussle ensued, Sunny and Soupy sprang from the bench to witness the feud. Staring at the far corner, all players froze, While Kamikaze and Killer traded elbows.
Lovie spoke up, and sent the guys to the bench, To cool their jets, and their thirst to quench. When, what to our wondering ears was the call, Stevo yelled out, “Play the damn ball!”
Then little old Bullwinkle, so lively and quick, Snapped up the ball and passed it to Nick (Mayday). More rapid than The Eagle, Nick’s shot was a beacon, And whistled right by the glove of The Falcon;
“Now, Tunzie! now, Cribzie! now, Jingles and Doc! On, Sheepdog! on Matador! on, Terror and Rock! Ho Shack! Ho Lizard! Ho Squid! and Tonto! Yes Anvil! Yes Frostbite! Yes Big Ned! and Chopo! To the top of the stage! To the basement of the hall! Now drink away! drink away! drink away all!”
Their eyes — how they twinkled! Their steps, how they stumble! No wonder some nights we see so many rumbles The stage celebration continues downstairs in the hall, And the boys remember fondly watching Bulldog almost fall;
Rake brings extra snacks, a right jolly old cat, And Sparky gets credit, for this and that; Stories are shared, in true Tomcat cheer, While LaBamba and Chico toast to another great year;
They speak many words, and avoid further work, As we listen to tales shared by The Turk, Beep worries in anguish about his veggie delight, Will Turk proclaim veggies on pizza ain’t right?
The Tomcats remember the greats that came before us, Sea Lion, The Mayor, The Legend and Bucko Morris, Crispy, Bundura, Bearcat and Finner, Each and every Tomcat will always be winners!
So without further adieu, I’ll try to be clever, HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TOMCATS FOREVER!
BE PREPARED – Everyone is telling you how to NOT catch #coronavirus, but NO ONE is saying what to do if you get it. Thanks to this nurse in the UK for putting this guide together: Finally, some sensible advice. From a GP Nurse in the UK
What I have seen a lot of are recommendations for how to try to avoid getting coronavirus in the first place:
good hand washing
personal hygiene
social distancing
But what I have NOT seen a lot of is advice for what happens if you actually get it, which many of us will. So as your friendly neighborhood Nurse let me make some suggestions.
If you get Covid-19 You basically just want to prepare as though you know you’re going to get a nasty respiratory bug, like bronchitis or pneumonia. You just have the foresight to know it might come your way! Things to start doing now:
Get 20 minutes sun on your entire body (or as much as possible) every day. This will dramatically increase your Vitamin D levels, which improves your immune system. If affordable take a good general supplement, plus 2000mg Vit C a day. Include ZINC, SELENIUM & GLUTATHIONE. Scott’s Emulsion is a great general tonic (cod liver oil)
Things you should actually buy ahead of time:
Kleenex
Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
Cough medicine of choice (check the label and make sure you’re not doubling up on Paracetamol)
Zinc lozenges
Throat spray like Andolex or TCP
Honey and lemon can work just as well!
Vicks Vaporub for your chest is also a great suggestion
A humidifier would be a good thing to buy and use in your room when you go to bed overnight. (You can also just turn the shower on hot and sit in the bathroom breathing in the steam)
If you have a history of asthma and you have a prescription inhaler, make sure the one you have isn’t expired and refill it/get a new one if necessary.
Meals – This is also a good time to meal prep: make a big batch of your favorite soup to freeze and have on hand.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Stock up on whatever your favorite clear fluids are to drink, though tap water is fine you may appreciate some variety!
For symptom management and a fever over 38°c take Paracetamol rather than Ibuprofen.
Rest lots – You should not be leaving your house! Even if you are feeling better you may will still be infectious for fourteen days and older people and those with existing health conditions should be avoided!
Wear gloves and a mask* to avoid contaminating others in your house
Isolate in your bedroom if not living alone, ask friends and family to leave supplies outside to avoid contact
Sanitize your bed linen and clothes frequently by washing and clean your bathroom with recommended sanitizers.
You DO NOT NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL unless you are having trouble breathing or your fever is very high (over 39°C) and unmanaged with meds.
90% of healthy adult cases thus far have been managed at home with basic rest/hydration/over-the-counter meds.
If you are worried or in distress or feel your symptoms are getting worse:
Pre-existing risks If you have a pre-existing lung condition (COPD, emphysema, lung cancer) or are on immunosuppressants, now is a great time to talk to your Doctor or specialist about what they would like you to do if you get sick.
Children – One major relief to you parents is that kids do VERY well with coronavirus, they usually bounce back in a few days (but they will still be infectious) Just use pediatric dosing
Be calm and prepare rationally and everything will be fine.
The pH for corona virus varies from 5.5 to 8.5. All we need to do, to beat corona virus, we need to take more of alkaline foods that are above the pH level of the Virus. Some of which are:
Lemon – 9.9pH
Lime – 8.2pH
Avocado – 15.6pH
Garlic – 13.2pH
Mango – 8.7pH
Tangerine – 8.5pH
Pineapple – 12.7pH
Dandelion – 22.7pH
Orange – 9.2pH
How do you know you have coronavirus? Symptoms can be:
1. Itching in the throat
2. Dry throat
3. Dry cough
4. High temperature
5. Shortness of breathing
6. Loss of sense of taste & smell
7. COVID toes – toes turning blue/black
So when you notice these things, quickly take warm water with lemon and drink.
The last time Tomcats played an official game of ball hockey was March 10, 2020. It only took 263 days for the next games to be played (the longest gap between games since the inception of Tomcat hockey more than 30 years ago).
The COVID Classic was played on November 28, 2020 at Realtor Park. The weather was incredible for late November…sunny and in the low 40s. Felt much warmer once the games began.
Teams: White Modernas – Rocky, Snowpants, Chico, Junior, Hollywood and The Lizard Black AstraZenecas – Sunny, LaBamba, Shack, May Day, Soupy and Hurricane
Socially-distanced photo of the teams competing in the COVID Classic
First 3 games were played to 3 with Black taking each one. The final game was played to 5 and actually saw White finally overcome the slick passing of Sunny, LaBamba and Soupy to take their only victory.
Black Astrazenecas on the attack while subs watch from the bench area
Junior, suiting up for the first time in a long time, sends a ball in after it went out of bounds
The White Modernas giving up 3 on 1 to the Black Astrazenecas!
Snowpants sets up Rocky for what would be the tying goal in the close final game
After 4 games, the boys line up to give high-fives. Great sportsmanship is alive and well within the Tomcats.
Good old Tomcat spirit was alive and well. The first indication was when Hurricane scored, the crowd started chanting “ABH’ ABH!” Also, at one point, a very fine looking lady went jogging by. Time out was called and Junior declared he was going for a run!
Big thanks goes out to Snowpants. Instead of sweeping the floor as he typically does at the Kapusta, he was seen removing individual leaves and twigs from the playing surface to ensure safety of the Tomcats in this new environment. Also a shoutout to our photographer, Sheepdog, for coming by to watch and have a few. Matador also stopped by to see the boys and share in a few good stories!
In between games, as expected, the boys recreated “the stage” next to the court and shared in some MGDs. Not sure who said it, but after all games were played, while enjoying the cold drinks, reviling once again in playing Tomcat hockey, it was stated, “This was good for the soul!”
The Nick Name…who gave them the name?? For this article I was able to interview, May Day, Rocky, Stevo, Bulldog, The Legend, Junior and Rex Brennen and Sunny and here is what I was told…
The Mayor: The Turk named him after announcing him as the Mayor of St. Clair Beach at a Ukrainian Festival
The Badger: May Day (he was a tenacious checker, like a squirrel on a back pack)
Dusty: May Day, not sure why
Rake: The Turk gave him the name
Bundura: Stevo gave him the name saying that his other nickname, Bundy, was short for Bundura
Sparky: Stevo gave him the name since he is an electrician.
Jingles: Sparky gave him this name, after he ran around on his first night, with his keys in his pocket (His thinking was someone would steal his car)
Tonto: Mayday
Sea Lion: Mayday, in Stevo’s pool as the Sea Lion was swimming with his cub Chris
Bullwinkle: Stevo, cuz Bullwinkle is good friends with Rocky…get it, “Rocky and Bullwinkle?”
Rocky: Mayday named him after Rocky Saganuik
Killer: Mayday, assigned him 93, Dougie Gilmour’s number and named him Killer, Dougie Gilmour’s nickname, and if you have seen him play, it fits!
Mayday: Mayday named himself. He is also known as Daddy.
Junior: Mayday, September 1989 in Port Austin on the shores of Lake Huron
Sunny/ Husky Eyes: Stevo gave him Sunny, ‘Husky Eyes’ was given to him by a chick on the bus in Pittsburgh, but don’t tell the Unicorn that.
Soupy: Stevo, named after the famous comedian Soupy Sales
Sheep Dog: Came to the team with that name
Falcon: Stevo, named him that cuz of Eddie the Eagle the goalie for the Leafs at the time, keeping the bird name, the Falcon was born, but the Falcon wears number 30 because Chris Osgood wore 30.
Hollywood: Stevo, due to his golden locks
Skuz: Came to Tomcats with that name
Finner: Had the name all his life
Crow: Came to Tomcats with the name
The Matador: Stevo gave him the name ‘Matty the Matador,’ Toro, Toro!
Crazy Legs: May Day…..cuz Frank had crazy legs.
Lovie: Stevo, named after the NFL coach of the Chicago Bears, Lovie Smith…and because Lovie is so Lovie. Thurston Howell was Lovie too. “Oh Lovie!”
Cribzie: Sea Lion
La Bamba: Stevo, (Named after the trombone player in the band Southside Johnny and the Ashbury Dukes)
Chevy: Stevo (No one ever calls him by his first name, wait….does he have a first name? We know that he now has a drink called ‘the Chevy.’ Vodka, Soda, Bar Lime…shaken not stirred.
Big Easy: Stevo
Spinner: Stevo
Mez: May Day
YoungBlood: Stevo
Kamikaze: Stevo gave him the name because it rhymes with his last name. Sometimes it gets shortened to Kaz or Kazzie.
Razor: Snowpants
Fuzzy: Crispy
Uwe: Crispy
The Turk: Mayday, after Turk Broda the Toronto Maple Leaf goalie who was stellar in the net like the Tomcat Turk.
Shackalicious: Actually Shack, Sunny named him
Chico: Stevo named after the goalie Chico Resch. Chico is a goalie, get it?
Kramden: Stevo gave him the name as Kramden’s first name is Ralph.
Snowpants: Chevy, one night as Snowpants was playing wearing some sort of track pant that looked like snow pants, Chevy asked when he got to the bench, “Are those Snowpants?”
Doc: Stevo cuz he looks like Doc Holliday
Hurricane: Mayday (cuz he used to be a whirlwind…and still is on most nights)
Spanky: Stevo
Bagz: Came to the Tomcats with that name
Bucko: Came to the Tomcats with the nickname
The Lizard: Stevo
Crispy: Came to the Tomcats with that name
Tunzie: Sea Lion
Beep: Stevo
The Terror: Nicknamed that by the Green Giant
Bubbles: Nicknamed by Daddy Mac
Zaba: Stevo named him.
The Eagle: Mayday
Tweetie Bird: Stevo
El Choppo / Flintstone: Both names came from Stevo
Bearcat: Stevo
Bulldog: Stevo named him that back in 1988. Bulldog at the same time tried to give Stevo the name Buzz, but it never took
Skippy: Came to the Tomcats with that name
Green Giant: Stevo
Ogie: Hollywood
Squid: Stevo
Big Ned: Mayday
Frost Bite: Rocky
The Anvil: Rocky cuz he looks like a blacksmith Solstice: Stevo
Helios: Stevo
The Legend: Named himself…obviously, after all he is the Legend.
Rex Brennen: Stevo. (Named Captain Rex Brennen cuz we use to tell the waitress that we were pilots and we flew with American Airlines…
Non-Tomcat Player Notables:
Hatchie: Golf Tomcat; came with that name, aka Chewy
Little Bird: Golf Tomcats – Stevo
Nature Boy: Golf Tomcat – Mayday
Big Perv: (Battle Creek golfer guy) Got the name from the Bartender at the bar, The Docks, Augusta Michigan
Shakespeare: (Battle Creek golfer guy) Got the name from Cribzie
The Stomper: Mayday
Serta: Soupy’s wife – Beep
Unicorn: Sunny’s wife – Hollywood
Roxy: Rocky’s wife – Stevo
The Rockettes: Rocky’s daughters – Stevo
The Howler: Stevo (named after…..well I can’t say, its a PG 13 blog)
Sweet Feet: Mayday
Joad the Toad: Doc’s wife. Had the name her whole life, resurrected by Ghost Crossing
Instead of Tomcats we could have been called the….
The Windsor Bobcats
Interesting Note: Stevo did try to give himself a new nickname a few years back, ‘Snakebite’, but it did not catch on. You should also know that there is drink called ‘The Sparky’- Rye, Coke and a topper of Wolf Head Coffee Whiskey Liqueur…try one today. If I missed someone, I am sorry, but hey, while sipping on a Sparky, would you mind if I put my Harry Ballsonue.
A man comes into the ER and yells . . .’My wife’s going to have her baby in the cab.’ I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, lifted the lady’s dress and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs and I was in the wrong one.
Submitted by Dr. Snowpants
At the beginning of my shift I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient’s anterior chest wall. ‘Big breaths,’ I instructed. ‘Yes, they used to be,’ replied the patient.
Submitted by Dr. La Bamba,
One day I had to be the bearer of bad news when I told a wife that her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarct. Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a ‘massive internal fart.’
Submitted by Doc Hollywood
While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient, I asked, ‘How long have you been bedridden?’ After a look of complete confusion she answered, ‘Why, not for about twenty years – when my husband was alive.’
Submitted by Dr. Bullwinkle
A nurse was on duty in the Emergency Room when a young woman with purple hair styled into a punk rocker Mohawk, sporting a variety of tattoos, and wearing strange clothing, entered. It was quickly determined that the patient had acute appendicitis, so she was scheduled for immediate surgery. When she was completely disrobed on the operating table, the staff noticed that her pubic hair had been dyed green and above it there was a Tattoo that read . . .’ Keep off the grass.’
Once the surgery was completed, I wrote a short note on the patient’s dressing, which said, ‘Sorry . . . had to mow the lawn.’
Submitted by Doctor Matador,
As a new, young MD doing his residency at the Tomcat hospital, I was quite embarrassed when performing female pelvic exams. To cover my embarrassment I had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady upon whom I was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing, further embarrassing me. I looked up from my work and sheepishly said . . ..’I’m sorry. Was I tickling you?’ She replied with tears running down her cheeks from laughing so hard . . ..’No doctor but the song you were whistling was, ‘I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener.’
Submitted by Dr. Sea Lion
Baby’s First Doctor’s Visit
A woman and a baby were in my examining room, waiting for me to come in for the baby’s first exam. I arrived, and examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breast-fed or bottle-fed. ‘Breast-fed,’ she replied. ‘Well, strip down to your waist,’ I ordered. She did. I pinched her nipples, pressed, kneaded, and rubbed both breasts for a while in a very professional and detailed examination. Motioning to her to get dressed, I said, ‘No wonder this baby is underweight. You don’t have any milk.’ ‘I know,’ she said, ‘I’m his Grandma, but I’m glad I came.’ Submitted by Dr. Soupy
While you are thinking of your favourite Doctor and Tomcat hospital story, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue.
We all know being part of the Tomcats involves having a nickname. It is part of the long tradition, as old as drinking beer on stage after hockey. Most guys get their nicknames on the very first night they play with the Tomcats. Some guys come in with some history of a nickname that carries over, while most get one from “first impressions.” What if, instead of getting a name when someone is relatively unknown to the Tomcats, we gave nicknames after many years of playing…would the names be different? For example:
Snowpants – given the name because his sweat pants with pads underneath resembled snow pants. Now having seen him play all these years and the countless slides across the floor (thus the need for padding), would he be The Slider?
The Turk – Owning the career blocked shot record by a landslide, would he be known as The Shocker (no Chevy, not that Shocker – a cross between the words “shot” and “blocker”)?
And speaking of Chevy, would he be better known as The Sniper for his well known shooting ability?
The Falcon is a great name, but doesn’t signifying the amount of shots stopped by this net-minding legend. Maybe The Wall is now more appropriate?
What if Stevo’s name was not Stephen? Would he be Billo or Bobo or Franko? How about The Watchmaker for his precision hands?
We all know Sparky is called so due to being an electrician. But having seen him dressed up wearing shades, is Pitbull more appropriate?
And what if Jingles (aka Kevin Kuprowski) never played his first night with keys in his pocket? Would his ability to be a shooter, passer, tough guy in the corners…kind of like a swiss army knife, give him the nickname K-swiss?
And poor Bullwinkle…just because he is Rocky’s pal, he is now forever known as a moose. But based on his ability to never stop moving (fast by the way) on the floor, should we call him The Perp (short for perpetual motion)?
And speaking of someone who never stops, wouldn’t Bulldog be better named Energizer or maybe even Greyhound instead?
Sunny’s name comes from his last name being similar to a word meaning “of the sun.” However, if there ever was a Greek God in today’s world, it’s Sunny so let’s just go with Zeus for his new nickname.
Finally, Lovie’s name makes sense since everybody, and I mean everybody, loves the guy. However, on the floor he is known to have the quickest release on the planet. As such, it may be more fitting to call him Zoloft (the PE drug).
Ah, who’s kidding…we don’t want to change any of these nicknames. You can’t alter the lore of Tomcat history…it wouldn’t be fair to our legions of fans.
In 1993 if you had told me that in 2020 we would not be playing ball hockey in September or October, at the Kapusta Kow Palace, I would have told you that it was probably because of this old Ukrainian guy named Myron. He was always against us scratching up the floor. One year I actually had to go to one of their meetings and I blew their minds wide open when I spoke Ukrainian in the meeting begging them to let us continue playing (I told them that we were mostly Ukrainian guys, mentioning to them actual Ukrainian guys like May Day, The Legend, Mr. Bundura, The Turk, and Hollywood, I then threw in The Rake and the Sea Lion. They had been given Ukrainian names for the Canada-Ukraine game, so I thought it would be fine). The board listened and we got to continue playing. We have never missed a day, let alone a month or two to five months. Krazzzy times now though! What I miss the most…the first night when the guys arrive and its like a big family reunion. Everyone has big smiles and the outside world does not exist. Its Tomcats and that’s all there is. I also miss the first night when La Bamba arrives and my brother sings “la la la la la Bamba.” Snowpants going around and shaking everyones hand on the first night (I also love when I hug him at the end of the night and hold onto him just a bit longer to make him feel uncomfortable…unfortunately he has caught on and now just lets me hold him longer). I miss the first sip of beer on stage. I miss the laughter. I miss the re-counts of goals and passes. I miss limping down the fire escape stairs and seeing Sparky, Tonto, Doc and Kamikaze and the ride home where I still sweat for about 20 minutes. I miss the boys in general!
They say ‘everything happens for a reason…to miss seeing guys I love, what reason could there be for that?
I know I will miss my Christmas come February 27, 2021. I guess we can always do what they do in the real world and start the season a bit later and if things start to open up, we hold the tournament April 24, 2020, I don’t want to miss my Christmas.
I, Stevo, is one of the original players who started back in 1989 with May Day, Hurricane, Bulldog, Dewey, Zoomer, The Legend, Rex Brennen, Junior, soon to be joined by the Rake, Sea Lion, the Badger, and 90 more.
The Gordon’s Gin golf League held its final outing on October 9, 2020 at the Belleview Golf and Country Club on October 9, 2020. The league stars were out in full force and the payers were ;
Mayday La Bamba Stevo Hurricane The Sea Lion Big Easy Hatchie Chevy
A banquet was held at Stevo’s after golf and Chevy arranged to have wings delivered from the Rock Bottom Saloon. A big thanks to Mrs. Chevy who delivered the wing order to Stevo’s house.
Hatchie was announced the overall winner for 2020 posting low gross, low net, longest drive, closest to the pin and picking up the most followers on Twitter.
Player of the Year Gordon’s Golf League …Hatchie
Team Hatchie was also awarded the Ride Her Cup. Team Hatchie was led by Hatchie and Big Easy, La Bamba and Chevy rounded out the crew. No formal Ride Her Cup tournament was held this year and the record book will include an asterisk for 2020.
The Most Popular Golfer Award was awarded to La Bamba. He received a $500.00 gift certificate from the league’s premier sponsor, Dorco Garage Doors. “ I am humbled”, said La Bamba with tears in his eyes.
Final week of golf league ..the four man team were the Chevy Shockers ( check out Steel Panther and their tribute song to The Chevy Shockers ) in photo from Left to right …The Big Easy La Bamba Hatchie and Chevy
Gordon’s Gin Golf League Invents Combination Thermometer and Covid 19 Test
Prior to being allowed into Stevo’s house for the testing players had their temperature taken with the patented thermometer and Covid 19 Rapid Tester. Pictured below is the Covid 19 Rapid Tester and Thermometer.
“ The only drawback is the thermometer is a rectal thermometer”, said Stevo who came up with the idea. Mayday was the eighth guy to get tested and said, “We have a deal signed with the US government to have these testers available at all US polling stations. If you think the line-ups at the polls are crazy now, wait until the American people find out they can get tested prior to casting their ballot”. President Trump used a prototype of the testing kit prior to being released from the hospital. “I’m cured”, said the President.
La Bamba secured a factory in China to mass produce these kits and the quality control will be overseen by scientists at the Wuhan Lab. “Unfortunately, there is only one way to do quality control but since China unleashed the virus on the world, they were more than happy provide “volunteers’ to do quality control”, said La Bamba.
No players tested positive at Stevo’s nor did anybody have a fever. Although one player who did not want to be named wished he had a false positive so he could be tested again.
“ It would have been nice if Stevo provided some KY to make sure the testing went a bit smoother”, said the Big Easy.
The testing kit generated a lot of attention on Stevo’s street. His neighbors were lined up down the block to have their testing done. “ I would have lined up at the Covid site at the hospital but since this test gives immediate results, I thought it would be a good idea”, said Sally, Stevo’s neighbor.
In Other News
Look for an e-mail. The Gordon’s Gin Golf League will be organizing outdoor street hockey games. The new testing kit will be available under a tent prior to letting players play. Location TBD but looking at Sunday’s at 11:00am.
Responses to the survey sent out by Rocky relative to season startup under COVID are due this Friday, October 9th. Many have responded but we need to hear from everyone. It is a pretty simple survey and takes a few minutes. Look how simple it is…see Bullwinkle’s quick email response that took maybe 3 minutes to complete:
In case you missed the email, see the survey that all Tomcats are being asked to respond to Rocky on:
Tomcats,
I hope everyone is doing well and that your families are all safe and healthy.
The BoD is reaching out with this small survey. We are trying to determine the interest in beginning the season if the restrictions allow for it. We need to hear from each of you. The deadline to respond to this survey is next Friday, October 9th.
Please take time to read and respond. All voices must be heard!
Yours in ball hockey,
Rocky
Idea: With restrictions in place, but Tomcats missing each other, any interest is some type of get together (s) we should consider for Tuesday evenings? Spaced out poker tournament on Kapusta floor? Beers on a patio somewhere? Other ideas? Give it some thought and maybe we can arrange.
Since this season start is delayed, let’s look back at the recap of the first night of Tomcat hockey in 2011:
by Harry Ballsonue
TEAM WHITE HAWKS; Cribs, Lovie, Razor, Sunny, Soupy, Hurricane, Chevy, Doc, Snowpants and Sparky
TEAM BLACK CATS; Rake, Stevo, Crow, Spinner, Shamus, Rocky, Junior, Skippy and Yuri.
The season did start with a bang and a thump and a ball to the eye….It all involved Doc and his crazy way, when he crashed the crease and almost knocked poor Skippy unconscious. No penalty was called on the play.
Later in the game, Doc took a ball to the eye ball and went out of the game for a good 40 minutes.
The scores were 7-4 and 7-6 for the Black Cats.
In the second game, the White Hawks were up 5 to 2, but a fierce determined run by the Black Cats, had them score 4 unanswered goals to make it 6 to 5. Sunny came in and razzled, dazzled and then razzled some more and scored to tie it up. Then with a stroke of some luck Spinner was in front of the net as it hit Razor’s pad and bounced on to his stick. 7-6 for the Black Cats as they carried Spinner off the floor on their shoulders, shouting ‘Spinner, Spinner, Spinner”.
Honorable mention goes to both net minders, Razor and Skippy who did a splendid job on a very hot night at the Kapusta Kow.
Hockey costs only $40 dollars for the year and your first week is included in the price.
Rake and Spark provided beer tonight and Lovie gets ‘the big solid’ award, by brining a 40 banger of Wisers, ‘just because’..that is leadership my readers.
Tomcats provided 10 extra beers tonight and will do so as the year continues..if beer is needed.
Have you had a chance to read the September Issue of the St. Felix? I strongly suggest you do, as it is loaded with fun information on the Windsor Tomcats.
Till next time, keep your stick on the floor and go to the net and good things will happen as I put my Harry Ballsonue.
