Windsor Tomcats

“Asking the question ‘are we doing enough’ regularly and repeatedly is critical” Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead, World Health Organization, infectious disease epidemiologist.

Tomcat management is hoping everyone is doing well and taking care of themselves and their families.

“No hockey for next three weeks as of now, it may be longer depending what the people at the Kapusta Kow Palace tell us” stated Rocky, President of the Windsor Tomcats.

In the mean time, some Tomcats continue to work out, some are just relaxing…

Falcon keeping up the workouts with the kids in the driveway, waiting for the all clear!

Jr Falcon, donning the equipment prepping himself for a call up

Stevo and his brother are taking the time to visit the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix Arizona ..” being a botanical enthusiast I was delighted to go and see the incredible display “ stated Hollywood

Some of the Tomcats decided to enjoy themselves during the break before heading into self isolation

TOMCAT GOLF Tomcat Golf Tournament is on Saturday June 13, 2020, please count on being there. 8:30 start, cost and such to be provided by Snowpants once the golf season begins.

KOBASSA OPEN Any and All Tomcats are invited to participate in this inaugural event, being hosted by Stevo on Friday July 17, it does cost $10 to get in, but that includes your food and beverages back at Stevo’s where the awards ceremony will be held.

Covid 19 is a new strain of coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, with scientist believing that the outbreak started at a seafood market in December. Scientists think that the source of the outbreak was an animal and it’s been postulated that the virus could have spread to humans via, bats, snakes or even pangolins, although it’s not yet known for sure which type of animal was the source. In February, the World Health Organization, announced that the disease, previously known as ‘novel coronavirus’ wold be officially be named Covid-19.  The disease is also commonly referred to as simply ‘coronavirus’ because Covid-19 is a new strain belonging to the coronavirus group of viruses. (source: Metro.co.uk (news…but not as you know it) )

While you are wondering what a pangolin is, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue

TOMCAT NOTE:  If you are somewhere, near or far and want to share with the Tomcats how you are/ what you are doing during this down time, please send your photos to Stevo.  No nudies please, its a family web site.

Due to the spread of coronavirus, the Tomcats have decided to do our part and cancel hockey for the next 3 weeks (minimum). The BoD will monitor the situation and decide we come back for the final 2 weeks of the season or just hold off until the fall of 2020.

Stay safe

Stay beautiful

Tomcats forever!

And the things that we fear are a weapon to be held against us…NP

Due to continued escalation of the coronavirus outbreak, and in conjunction with other major professional sport leagues (NHL, NBA, MLS, etc.), the Windsor Tomcats took the extreme measure of barring fans from attending Tuesday night’s game.  It is the first time in Tomcat History that a game was played without a single soul in the stands.  “Very odd atmosphere I must say…to walk out to the playing surface and not have legions of fans chanting my name was quite weird and a little eerie,” said a disappointed Snowpants.  “We feel bad for the fans, but it is the right call to make given the current situation that is grappling the world,” added Bullwinkle.  Coach Sealion noted, “It was a shame for the Tomcat fans to miss out watching Bullwinkle notch a 4-goal evening.”

The Teams:
Soupy’s Smallpox – Soupy, Terror, Killer, Bulldog, Bullwinkle, Shack, Rocky and Jingles
LaBamba’s Leprosy – LaBamba, Falcon, Kamikaze, Snowpants, Sparky, Chevy, Cribzie, Chico and Muffins

New guy, who started the night as Mittens, and finished as Muffins, made his Tomcat debut, and proved to be Tomcat worthy, despite his selection of shorts, socks and shirt.  “Muffins showed quickness and good feel for the flow of the game, but will take some time to learn the nuances of Tomcat hockey and the Kapusta playing surface,” indicated Chico.

The first Google image when Searching Mittens and Muffins

Overall, good hockey and evenly matched teams.  However, at the end of both games, the Leprosy were victorious by the scores of 10-8 and 6-5 respectively.

Next Week:
So next week is March Break, and Tuesday is St. Patrick’s day.  Already, 7 Tomcats are out and 2 more 50/50.  Please let Rocky know ASAP if you plan to be out next week.  If too many more drop, we may have to cancel hockey next week.  An email will be sent out reminding of this.  Rocky will not be playing and the book is with Sparky, who will.

Golf, Golf and more Golf…
Kapusta Open:
See poster below and let the Turk know if you are interested in playing May 30th and Ambassador Golf Club:

Kobassa Open – July 17th
Stevo is organizing a new tournament this year.  A two man scramble, called the Kobassa Open…not the Keilbassa Open.  Cost is $10 to enter, plus the golf cost.  $10 will get you dinner and drinks after golf at Stevo’s place.  There will also be first place prizes for the winners.  If interested, get $10 to Stevo for your spot.  The tournament needs an even amount of guys to make it a go (2-man scramble, if you understand the concept).  I should be a fun day, it’s a Friday in the summer so why not join?

Tomcat Golf Tourny – June 13th
Snowpants, the Minister of Golf and Pyrotechnics has nothing further for us at this time, but keep the date open.  It will be at Sutton Creek and will also be a 2-Man Scramble.

Last Week of Hockey:
Our final Tuesday will be April 14th.  Tomcats are thinking maybe making that night Potluck.  Bullwinkle will bring some of his homemade sausage.  Looking for others to volunteer to bring something so we can drink up the rest of the beer and end 2019-2020 on a high note.

Board of Directors:
Per usual, the BoD meeting will occur two weeks after the last night at Casa de Rocky.  That is April 28th this year.  6:30pm, just like hockey.  Any Tomcat can take part, not just the official BoD members (Rocky, Hollywood, Sparky, Sunny, Doc, Soupy, Kamikaze, Jingles, Snowpants).  Bullwinkle has already showed interest.  If you have ideas, and want to be part of the future, then take part and help make decisions.  Let Rocky know if you are interested.

by Management

Bartenders: Terror (24) Bullwinkle (12)

Between the Pipes:  Chico, The Falcon, Terror

First Stringers:  Bullwinkle, Snowpants, Soupy, Chevy, Sparky, Jingles, Shack, La Bamba, Cribzie, Kamikaze, Killer, El Chopo, Bulldog, Big Ned, Rocky, Squid, Chico’s buddy

Healthy Scratches:  Kramdon, Bagz, Sheep Dog, May Day, The Anvil, Stevo, Hollywood, Frostbite, Beep, The Lizard, Tunzie, Matador, Sunny, Tonto

On IR:  Skippy, The Turk, Big Easy, The Rake, The Hurricane, Doc (listed as day to day)

Low Down:  20 players as of now.  Getting close to no mini, but still a mini as of right now.  Please let Rocky know if you are listed as in, but not able to play this Tuesday.

TOMCATS FOREVER !

by Harry Ballsonue

“Is it bye, buy or by, I don’t know” Harry Ballsonue

Now that everyone has had a chance to rub Volteren on themselves for the past few days and or CBD oil or Rub A5-35, I bring you some photos and a small round up from the tournament.

Three teams were tied with 4 points, Jingle Jets, Stevo Knights and the Bulldog Pelee Islanders.  Chico’s team had zero points (they missed Lovie for sure for sure).

GAMES:
Bulldog 2  Jingles 1
Chico 1     Stevo 4
Chico 1     Bulldog 6
Stevo 3     Jingles 6
Stevo 6     Bulldog 1
Jingles 4   Chico 0
FINAL:  Jingles 7 Stevo 4

The 2020 Bulldog Pelee Islanders

The 2020 Jingle Jets (Stanley’s Cup Winners)

The 2020 Stevo Knights

The 2020 Chico Thunder Buddies

Overall a very good fair, well played tournament.  No issues at all, there were a few goals called back, but that is what happens in the world of professional ball hockey.

Soupy and Kamikaze picked the absolute perfect candidate for the MVP…Shack.  He was very deserving of the award. “I slept with the trophy, I don’t mind saying,” Shack had told me in a telephone conversation.

The refs did an outstanding job, thanks again to the Mac, Gingerbread Man and Hollywood.

When it came to the final game, the Jingle Jets seemed to over power the older Stevo Knights.  After tying up the Jets 2-2, they gave up 2 late goals and then it was 4-2 after the first.  “Those late goals really hurt us, at the end of the first period,” stated Tunzie.  The final 7-4 was well deserved.

“My favourite moment you ask,” asked Matador, “When we sing ’Tomcats Forever,’ what else would it be?” the Matador asked grinning, like a butchers dog.

Hockey starts up Tuesday, March 10th.  Last night of hockey is Tuesday April 14th.

Rocky to announce when the Board of Directors meeting will take place at the end of hockey season.

Golf is June 13th for the Tomcat Open.  The new event, the Kobassa Open is July 17th with a party to follow at Stevo’s.

Rest up and be ready for March 10th.  As of that date, only 6 weeks of hockey left.

TOURNAMENT MEMORIES

Typical tournament action, you can see it on the faces of the players.

“No matter what team you are on in the tournament, we are all brothers” The Terror

Bobby Orr? Denis Potvin? Ray Bourgue? No, better than all those guys, it’s Sparky!

MVP Shack, waving to his wife and kids in the stands

Who cares the play is going on…let’s pose for a picture

In the end, a cold beer, great friends, a million dollar smile and Stanley’s Cup!

Goodbye until next year…from the parking lot.

By Harry Ballsonue

“Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful” Alexandra Hillary Jaworiwsky

What a great tournament, Jingle Jets vs. the Stevo Knights in the final.  The Jets took the final 7-4.  “This is a very exciting time for me personally and the team, I am so proud of them, Tweetie Bird and Big Ned playing against their fathers, Eagle and Stevo, and younger cousin Soupy against older mentor cousin Sunny.  You have to love all the story lines,” stated Jingles

2020 Stanley’s Cup Champions, the Jingle Jets

“I am very happy how everything went today, the guys did great!  Special thanks to the refs, The GingerBread Man and Hollywood, and time/score keeper Mac, they did a great job as well.  And to all the goalies and to Soupy and Kamikaze for organizing such a fantastic tournament.  Also thanks to Jingles for the pizza and to Big Ned for setting up the bar down stairs and then bringing the beer back up to the Tomcat room, and to Hollywood for organizing the t-shirts.  What a great job on the Tomcat team t-shirt,” stated President Rocky.

2020 Windsor Tomcats

Tournament Highlights

The goalies were first to arrive to start their pre-game rituals.

The intensity and determination is exhibited here in this photo by Bullwinkle

Future of the Tomcats…Cup’o’ Soupy. “No slap shot here,” said Cup’o’Soupy!

Extremely well deserved MVP for Shack. “This is an honour…I don’t know what else to say,” said Shack…fighting back tears.

Bullwinkle with Miss Canada 2018 and Miss Canada 2005

The leftovers…sometime people don’t love leftovers…but how can you not love these leftovers?

Several Tomcats hit the Essex Legion and was there? Ex-Tomcat Libs! “To run into these guys is an incredible privilege…I watched the games this afternoon and bam…four of them walk in with me…I’m dreaming,” said Libs.

NO HOCKEY
There is no hockey on Tuesday…take time to rest your body before we come back. We return in full force on March 10th.

If this picture does not exhibit what the Tomcats are all about, we don’t know what would, Squid Comforts Frost Bite

While you are checking out the full team picture and the two beautiful ladies with Bullwinkle, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue?

Here we go…Tomcats Forever!

Thanks to a few dedicated Tomcats, and dedicated Tomcat extended family, the Kapusta stage and floor are a clean and dust free for the big annual Tournament.

Bullwinkle, Vice President of Facilities and Operations, along The Minister of Floor Sweeping Snowpants, organized the event. “Many thanks to Bullwinkle, Shack, Doc, Jodi (yes, a Tomcat wife) and the Doc-ettes (Big Mac and Tator Tot) for showing up to sweep, vacuum and mop. It was a great team effort,” said a brimming Snowpants. Even Kamikaze showed up to direct the gang and help move a chair.

In other tournament preparation news, Chevy has purchased a hyperbaric chamber and is said to be spending 23 hours a day in it, breathing pure oxygen and only leaving to use the restroom and to watch a little porn.

What are you doing to prepare?

Reminders:

– First game starts at 8:30am sharp. Do not be late.

– Any stock raised above the shoulder will be called. Ball contact not required.

– Any downward slash on a stick will be called.

– All referee calls will be accepted and respected. No arguing.  It’s just not that important.

See you Saturday!

Tomcats Forevet!

by Harry Ballsonue

“They say, at the end of your life you regret more things that you did not do, then the things you did do”                                                                                  Dr.  Leonard Hofsteder (Big Bang Theory)

TEAMS:
Cribzie Navajo’s: Cribzie, Chevy, Sunny, Snowpants, Stevo, Jingles, the Ginger Bread Man and Falcon
Chico Blackfoot: Chico, Bullwinkle, Tonto, La Bamba, Frost Bite, Kamikaze, Bulldog
Sparky Apache: Sparky, Beep, Soupy, Big Ned, El Choppo, Hollywood, Killer and the Terror
Peyote Pirates: Shack, Bagz, Squid, May Day, Tunzie, Kramden and Sheep Dog

Hockey was exciting as all the players are getting ready for the big tournament.  The Chico Blackfoot team took the mini last night.

Two of the sharpest shooters on the Tomcats…many inquired at trade deadline about these two..

Special thanks to the Falcon and Big Ned for setting up the clock at the start of the night, thanks to Snowpants for putting away the sticks.  Bullwinkle for getting the ice.  Sunny gets kudos for taking the yellow shirts home to wash.  If you have never done anything to help, please consider doing so one night.  Why be part of the problem when you can be part of the solution?

The Turk, hobbling on one knee after successful knee surgery, stopped by to say hi to the boys.  To show you what a great guy he is, he brought beer. “I would have brought a 24 but I can’t carry a case as yet.”  Put her there Turk, 12 OV is a beauty way to go.

The Turk came by for a visit…brought a cheer to the stage.

CLEAN UP IN AISLE FIVE
Snowpants and Bullwinkle are asking anyone that can, to show up Thursday February 27th at 6:30pm to help clean the floors.  Please contact Snowpants if you have any questions.

TOURNAMENT IS THIS WEEKEND
8:30am start.  $20 for hockey, pay your Captain, $10 for pizza, pay Jingles, 6 new tee shirts coming your way….beer supplied by Tomcats but have a DD if you plan to indulge.

TOMCAT GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 13th CONFIRMED

Snowpants has confirmed the date with a 8:30am start. Sutton Creek is the venue.  Plan on attending, plan on having a great day.

KOBASSA GOLF 2 MAN GOLF EXTRAGENZA

Friday July 17th, the venue to still be determined, $10 cost gets you beer and food after at Stevo’s.  It will be a two man scramble and this is an inaugural event, you want to get in on the ground floor.

NO HOCKEY NEXT TUESDAY

Due to the tournament this weekend, there IS NO HOCKEY NEXT TUESDAY MARCH 3rd.  Stay at home and rest your body.

SNOWPANTS SPEAKS
Snowpants addressed the Tomcats prior to the first face off, talking about not to be chippy in their play.  “We are all brothers, we all have jobs to go to in the morning, let’s be gentleman out there tonight and on Saturday and the rest of the year.”  Soupy agreed, “I was not having any fun last week, this is suppose to be for fun, and I was not having any,” Soupy added.

While you think that the Peyote Pirates would be a great name for a tournament team, and you think ‘hmmmm did he select Native Tribes as names for the teams, due to the Mohawks wrecking havoc in Canada’, do you think I could my Harry Ballsonue?

by Management

Bartenders: Gingerbread Man (24) Rocky (12)

Bartenders On Deck:  Tomcats – Tournament Provider of Beer

Between the pipes:  Frostbite, The Falcon, Terror

Starting Lineup:  Gingerbread Man, Bullwinkle, Snowpants, Stevo, Soupy, Chevy, Chico, Sparky, The Matador, Jingles, Sunny, Hollywood, Shack, La Bamba, Cribzie, Tonto, Kamikaze, Killer, El Chopo, Beep, Bulldog, Big Ned

Healthy Scratches:  Kramdon, Bagz, Sheep Dog, May Day, Tunzie, Rocky, Squid, The Lizard, The Anvil

On IR:  Skippy, The Turk, Big Easy, The Rake, The Hurricane, Doc (listed as day to day)

Low Down:  25 players as of now.  It is the last chance to warm up before the tournament.  Please text Rocky if this lineup is not correct.

Don’t Forget:  The tournament starts exactly at 8:30am, Saturday February 29, 2020.  Cost for tournament is $20 paid to your Captain, who in turn pays Rocky.  $10 for pizza, pay Jingles for that and let him know if you will be involved with pizza on tournament day.  Drinks and pizza will be at the Kapusta Kow, so you do not have to go anywhere…We are asking that if you plan to indulge, then please have a Designated Driver.

TOMCATS FOREVER !

2020 saw the ushering in of the very rare ‘palindrome’ and the year of the ‘rat.  It also lead me to do some very careful scouting, number crunching, and tea leaf reading; and I will have to agree with Harry on the part of his prediction that The Bulldog Pelee Ilanders  will be in the final game.

I’m going to be taking that prediction a step further and stating now that this is actually the year of the ‘Lizard’; whom will not only collect the coveted ‘Stanley’s Cup’, but also garner the MVP nod.  Hands down he’s a stud; gifted hockey player, play maker and ‘close the deal’ scorer.

I’m not sure how Bulldog as the Captain was able to draft such a strong team featuring the near weekly highlight goal scoring duo of Lizard, Chevy and deadly point man El Choppo.  My only concern is inside team information that El Choppo may be pushed to a forward role; verse his usual mid centre shot making stint.  As a forward the big man ought to cause defenders plenty of issues in ‘clearing’ him from the front of the net; but will a big body looking to collect those garbage goals outweigh the loss of his feared shot from the point?   Time will tell…and regardless of where Captain Bulldog slots him; his team boast goal scorers and ‘lock it dow’ defenders.   Let’s also not forget the team is backed by the ‘Terror’; whose already gotten two cups so early in his Tomcat career.  A third cup may well signal the changing of the guard in ‘goalie’ ranks…

And who will also be in the ‘final’ game?   I’m going with the Jingle Jets….should be a classic well matched game.  Both clubs feature proven goal scorers, great defenders and great goaltenders.

Best part – who gives a shit who hoist the cup; or which blogger/vlogger is right.  Why?  Because the tourney is an extension of comradery and another excuse to get together with a great group of guys; whom whilst drinking and eating will gladly (and without spite) humorously boast of ‘their’ great plays.  Great plays aside, all teams want the ‘bragging’ rights of hoisting the ‘Stanley’s Cup’; but let’s remember to ‘play the ball’; have fun; and wear all the new sweet team swag.

While your thinking ‘this article’ is a real page burner; did you know your handzonmecac?

Yuri

By Harry Ballsonue

“The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have and should have.” Louis E. Boone

TEAMS

The Shack Shakers: Shack, Frost Bite, The Ginger Bread Man. Matador, Anvil, Snowpants, Rocky, Chevy and Bullwinkle

The Sunny Quakers: Sunny, Falcon, Chico, Stevo, Lizard, Hollywood, Sparly, Soupy

Very intense hockey with two well stacked teams, the Shack Shakers take the first game with a goal to make it 7-6 with 4 seconds on the clock.  The second game ended in a 4-4 tie.

Both goalies, the Wiley veteran The Falcon and rookie Frost Bite were both outstanding.  “I am just in awe of him,” stated Frost Bite and added, “He has given me so many tips, an incredible goalie, and incredible human being,” Frost Bite concluded.

After the game Soupy was asked about the games.  “Hey, they beat us in game 1 only by one goal, it was not a blow out, but can’t we all just get along?” Soupy said.

HOCKEY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

THE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT other news

Only 11 days away.  $20 is the cost, paid to your Captain, $10 for pizza, see Jingles with that dough for some pizza dough. Tomcats providing the beer!  HAVE A D.D.

CLEAN UP IN AISLE 5

Snowpants and Bullwinkle are still looking to you for help on the 27th of February for a clean up of the playing floor and the stage floor.  Please contact them directly if you are willing to help. They are looking at starting the process at 6:30 pm.

ON THE SERIOUS SIDE OF THE FENCE

We need to look at the Jay Boumeester heart situation of last week and really consider a defibrillator for the Kapusta Kow Palace. “I have mentioned it before and we are not getting younger, it could happen to anyone of us.  Nothing wrong with being prepared,” indicated Stevo.  They run between $1,445.00 to $1,699.00.  “We are considering it at this time, and are looking at options on how we could secure one’” stated Rocky, President of the Windsor Tomcats and added, “perhaps the Kapusta Kow would consider splitting the cost with us, we will try to cover all bases.”  If anyone has any ideas or would like to give their input, please see Stevo.

FORE

Snowpants, the Minister of Golf and Pyrotechnics has nothing further for us at this time, but the date, Saturday June 13, Sutton Creek and that it will be a Two Man Scramble.  Keep the date in mind when making plans for going to Costco with your significant other…on that day, YOU CAN’T GO!

IN ENDING

While you are thinking about helping out Snowpants and Bullwinkle on the 27th and thinking I love their initiative, do you think I could put my Harry Ballsonue.